5 Questions You Must Ask Before a Hysterectomy

If you’ve been told you might need a hysterectomy, it’s normal to feel a mix of overwhelm and uncertainty. But here’s the truth: not all procedures are the same, and the questions you ask now can completely transform your recovery and long-term health. 🩺 In this video, I’m breaking down the 5 essential questions you need to bring to your surgical consultation. As a gynecological surgeon who has performed hundreds of these procedures, my goal is to move you from feeling "told" what to do to feeling fully in control of your own body. ⸻ Hola! If you’re new here, welcome! I’m a board-certified OB/GYN and gynecological surgeon using social media to help women everywhere feel informed, confident, and in control of decisions about their bodies. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video! ⸻ 🙋‍♀️ BE SOCIAL 🙋‍♀️ Come follow along on other platforms: Instagram: @thelatinagynecologist TikTok: @thelatinagynecologist Facebook: @thelatinagynecologist Website: https://www.ericamontesmd.com ⸻ ⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ⚠️ Information on this channel and associated platforms is provided for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the clinical experience of the author(s). It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat yourself. Do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read or seen here. If you have—or suspect you may have—a medical condition requiring attention, please contact your healthcare provider promptly. Use of this channel, social media content, or any products mentioned does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Montes or any affiliated physicians. ⸻ 🔽 TIMESTAMP 🔽 00:00:00 Intro: Not all surgeries are the same 00:00:35 Question 1: What exactly is being removed? 00:01:08 Question 2: Which surgical route is being used? 00:01:43 Question 3: Are there non-surgical alternatives? 00:02:08 Question 4: Who is performing the procedure? 00:02:39 Question 5: What is the post-op hormone plan? 00:03:18 Final thoughts ⸻ #️⃣ HASHTAG #️⃣ #Hysterectomy #WomensHealth #Gynecology #Surgery #HysterectomyRecovery #HysterectomySupport #WomensHealthMatters #PatientAdvocacy #UterusHealth #HealthTips #DrEricaMontes #MedicalEducation #SurgeonTips #EvidenceBased #HealthAwareness