The HERS foundation is an information and advocacy group that educates and counsels those who have had or are told that they need a hysterectomy
HERS provides full, accurate information about hysterectomy, its adverse effects and alternative treatments. This is a wonderful service to help women become educated about the treatment decisions they are facing - something that the doctor often doesn't provide enough of. I don't think they are discouraging hysterectomies; they are discouraging needless and unnecessary hysterectomies, decided upon by women who did not have all the facts at the time they consented. I think that's a great service to offer.
Some doctors wont perform a hysterectomy unless its extremely needed. However I think it's a women's right if she wants an hysterectomy and she is able to make her own decision then she should be able to have the surgery done. Unless of course she is not mentally stable to do so. However there is nothing wrong with the doctors offering other options and letting the women know where they stand on the matter.
|
