Dr. Oz on Hysterectomy and Fibroids

According to Dr. Oz, having a hysterectomy is usually unnecessary as a treatment for fibroids. Unfortunately, many women undergo this risky surgery when less invasive options are available. Fibroids are generally benign, although they could result in discomfort or heavy menstrual periods.

Hysterectomy Risks. Dr. Oz advises women to do their homework and explore all available options before making the decision to have a hysterectomy for fibroids. "It is the number one surgery that women have that they usually don't need." Having a hysterectomy could also be life-threatening. Hundreds of women who entered the hospital for hysterectomies did not come out alive, and some of those who did survive the surgery and hospital stay later died from resulting complications.
Hysterectomy is casually recommended by many doctors as a normal solution for fibroid, when it should actually be the last resort. Dr. Oz supports hysterectomy in cases of already life-threatening conditions, such as uterine cancer.

Fibroid Symptoms. The Dr. Oz show indicated that up to 80% of women will have fibroids by the age of forty. In many cases the fibroids will present no symptoms. However, fibroids could cause back pain, or put pressure on the bladder causing frequent urges to urinate. In rare cases fibroids could interfere with fertility. As women transition through menopause, fibroids typically stop growing and begin to shrink. In many cases, medical intervention, especially hysterectomy, is not necessary for fibroids.

Treatment Options. Other treatments for fibroids presented by Dr. Oz include myomectomy and anti-estrogen therapy. Myomectomy is surgical procedure which removes each individual fibroid while leaving the woman's complete reproductive system intact. Anti-estrogen therapy involves using hormone blockers to keep the ovaries from producing estrogen so that the fibroids will shrink.

Acupuncture. For women seeking a natural treatment for fibroids, acupuncture may be the best option. Research has demonstrated that acupuncture has been effective in stopping the growth of fibroids, and shrinking existing fibroid tumors. Dr. Oz supports acupuncture as a beneficial natural therapy for a variety of health concerns.

"All that man needs for health and healing has been provided by God in nature, the Challenge of science is to find it." Philippus Theophrastrus Bombast that of Aureolus Paracelsus (1493-1541).