Can I Opt For Hysterectomy Instead Of Contraceptives?
So....I'm 39, a smoker and on the contraceptive pill.......local doc said I need to change to the mini pill or other method. When I said that I would prefer to have a hysterectomy, she was horrified and said there was no reason for that to happen...... This is my body so why can't I have a hysterectomy......I'm not wanting any more children.
I understand the right you have to do just anything you want with your body. There are two sides to the equation, you opting for it and the doctor accepting to. No doctor would feel accomplished doing a hysterectomy as a method of contraception. He is right to decline but does not mean he is dictating what you can do and not do with your body but he is simply making it clear that he would not do that procedure for such a reason. There are better and less risky methods to accomplish that goal than hysterectomy.
I hope this helps. I will advice you strongly think over that decision again. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.
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Can I Opt For Hysterectomy Instead Of Contraceptives?
Hi and thank you so much for this query. I understand the right you have to do just anything you want with your body. There are two sides to the equation, you opting for it and the doctor accepting to. No doctor would feel accomplished doing a hysterectomy as a method of contraception. He is right to decline but does not mean he is dictating what you can do and not do with your body but he is simply making it clear that he would not do that procedure for such a reason. There are better and less risky methods to accomplish that goal than hysterectomy. I hope this helps. I will advice you strongly think over that decision again. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.