Heavy Bleeding? A Hysterectomy Is One Treatment Option

A hysterectomy can be an effective, permanent treatment option for heavy uterine bleeding, but there’s an important distinction many women don’t realize: removing the uterus does not automatically mean removing the ovaries. The uterus is what bleeds. If the ovaries are healthy and there isn’t another medical reason to remove them, they can often stay in place. That matters because the ovaries continue to produce hormones that can play an important role in long-term health, even as we age. A hysterectomy and ovary removal are two separate decisions, and i… Video by YouTube channel.