Now, you might want to think twice about getting a hysterectomy.

Of course, check with your doctor before taking on that recommendation, which is

which that sounds kind of weird, but I had to give that disclaimer. But I want to talk about

the serious consequences and side effects from hysterectomies. First thing to know is that 90% of

all hysterectomies are not life-threatening, okay? Because one of the reasons they do them is

cancer, but that's less than 8%. Okay? The great majority of hysterectomies are basically

unnecessary. And you should really know what you're getting yourself into. It's the second most

common female surgery behind C-sections. And if someone tells you, well, you're approaching

menopause and you really don't need your ovaries because they stop working. Don't buy that.

The ovaries continue to work beyond menopause, okay? They produce significant amounts of

antigens, which then can be turned into estrogen. And if your doctor disagrees with you, just ask

them, then why do I need hormonal placement therapy after I have a full hysterectomy? Well,

it's actually because you don't have the ovaries to produce those female hormones anymore.

Okay, consequences, the side effects of hysterectomy. Well, the big one is going to change your

figure in a very negative way. Because when you cut this band of ligaments that are attached to

the uterus, those ligaments are also attached to the spine, the hips, part of your pelvis,

and basically you're collapsing the internal part of your torso, the core of the inside of your

midsection. That causes the hips to widen, that causes the ribcage to shift downward.

It can also give you a shortened, thick midsection appearance and a protruded belly.

And many times when you hopefully see an informed consent, you don't really see this side effect.

Number two, lower back pain. Why? Because you just created a lot of instability in your pelvis.

Not to mention the potential for a leaky bladder and a loss of libido, which is number four,

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