An elective hysterectomy – the surgical procedure in which a woman’s uterus, and sometimes her ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix are removed – can be a controversial decision for a woman.
Many women have shared stories online of doctors refusing or strongly discouraging a hysterectomy for painful conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, or heavy bleeding, arguing that a person can be too young to decide on an irreversible procedure and that they may regret it if they decide they want children.
