Hormonal Therapies Portland OR

While there is not really a way to prevent necessary gynecologic surgery, you should carefully consider alternatives to elective surgery. The most common alternatives to hysterectomy as a treatment for fibroids, endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding, for example, are watchful waiting and hormonal therapies.

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Therapeutic Associates: Downtown Portland
(503) 450-0591
110 SW Yamhill Street
Portland, OR
The Portland Clinic LLP
(503) 221-0161
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Holistic Health, P.C.
(503) 294-7070
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Legacy Health System
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Managed HealthCare Northwest, Inc.
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Mercy & Wisdom Clinic
(503) 558-8831
2 NW 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR
A Woman's Time
(503) 222-2322
2067 NW Lovejoy
Portland, OR
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
(503) 813-2800
500 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, OR
Broadway Vision World
(503) 223-6655
1962 SW Broadway
Portland, OR

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While there is not really a way to prevent necessary gynecologic surgery, you should carefully consider alternatives to elective surgery. The most common alternatives to hysterectomy as a treatment for fibroids, endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding, for example, are watchful waiting and hormonal therapies.

For example, birth control pills may be used successfully to treat abnormal bleeding or pain caused by endometriosis.

If you decide surgery is your best option, ask your surgeon:

  • Is there a minimally invasive approach to this type of surgery?

  • What are the risks and benefits associated with this choice?

  • How many times have you performed this procedure?

  • How long will I be hospitalized and approximately how long will it take for me to recover?

  • How can I prepare before and after the surgery?

  • Where can I learn more about the surgery?

For the rest of this article, questions to ask your health care professional, information on diagnosis, treatment and more, click here.

Author: Editorial Staff of the National Women's Health Resource Center

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