How do members experience Hysterectomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Ovarian cancer 342 8
Endometriosis 305 39
Uterine fibroids 187 36
Uterine cancer 68 10
Endometrial cancer 63 7

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Hot flashes 11
Pain 8
Surgical menopause 7
Abdominal adhesions 5
Decreased sex drive (libido) 5
Menopause 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 23
Moderate 35
Mild 28
None 53

Member evaluations

SoreMomma

evaluated on Apr 06, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Major
  • Side effects: None

Jansim

evaluated on Oct 15, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for vaginal bleeding: Major
  • Side effects: None

ohiomom003

evaluated on Dec 22, 2002

  • Perceived effectiveness for endometriosis: Major
  • Side effects: None