Consequently, a woman’s menstrual cycle is affected because the tissue acts in the same way it would during a menstrual cycle. It increases and then tries to expel itself. However, it has nowhere to go in order to exit the body.  As a result, a woman bleeds internally. This can lead to pain, the inability to conceive, issues with the bowels, and the formation of scar tissue.

It is important to note that hysterectomy is not performed in all cases of endometriosis.

2.    Cancer

Becky is just one example of the thousands of women who receive hysterectomies each year due to cancer. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, cancer accounts for 10 percent of all hysterectomies.  This often includes patients with: endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, uterine sarcoma, ovarian cancer, and cancer of the fallopian tubes. In general, doctors choose this procedure to ensure that all cancer is removed and to decrease the chance of cancer recurring.

3.    Heavy Periods

Heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia, can be a frustrating thing. Cramping and blood loss are just two of the factors that can make a woman feel awful. Needless to say, this can put a damper on daily life.

Sometimes, no cause can be found for heavy periods. As a result, a doctor may recommend a hysterectomy to stop menstruation altogether. Experts say that this happens when treatments have not worked and bleeding in general affects life.  This is often an option for women who do not plan on getting pregnant in the future.