Doctors Told Me It Was Just Perimenopause. It Turned Out to Be Uterine Fibroids.
I wasn’t taken seriously until I developed symptoms of organ failure
I wasn’t taken seriously until I developed symptoms of organ failure
Surgical menopause is caused by the removal of the ovaries — and it can have lasting health impacts beyond just your reproductive system
I realized I couldn't keep living with debilitating bleeding and fatigue every month. Finally, I found the diagnosis and the care that I needed
What you need to know about the procedure: reasons, risks and alternatives
A hysterectomy is a common surgical procedure that removes a woman's uterus. Hysterectomies are performed to treat various medical conditions including uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic prolapse and several kinds of cancer.