What to Know Before Getting A Hysterectomy

Finding out you need a hysterectomy can bring up a real mix of emotions, and I know how overwhelming it feels to sort through all the surgical options while managing your own health and pelvic pain. In this video, I want to walk you through the differences between a total and subtotal hysterectomy and explain why we might recommend keeping or removing the ovaries or cervix. We dive into the various surgical techniques like laparoscopic and robotic approaches, and I share what you can honestly expect during those first few weeks of recovery. We also talk about the long term picture, including how surgery might affect your hormones, bone density, and future screenings, so you can head into the operating room with a deep sense of clarity and peace. Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD, FACOG, NCMP, IF Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship Trained in Urogynecology Cedars-Sinai Department of Urology - Beverly Hills Founder of Los Angeles Institute for Pelvic and S3xuaI Health https://www.drurogyn.com [email protected]