A hysterectomy is usually performed for problems with the uterus itself or problems with the entire female reproductive complex. Certain of the conditions treated by hysterectomy include uterine fibroids (myomas), endometriosis (growth of menstrual tissue outside of the uterine cavity), adenomyosis (a more severe form of endometriosis, where the uterine lining has grown into and sometimes through the uterine wall), several forms of vaginal prolapse, and at least three forms of cancer (uterine, advanced cervical and ovarian). A hysterectomy is also a surgical last resort in uncontrollable postpartum obstetrical hemorrhage. A hysterectomy can be performed in case of heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding but only in women who don't intent to have more kids or if other therapies (hormones, curettage) didn't help.





It doesn't seem likely that your girlfriend is pregnant.It seems that the gynecologist excluded pregnancy before making a decision for a hysterectomy.