http://fibroids.org/embolization.html (copy and paste)

this may be one option for you if you have fibroids. You didn't say what the cause of your uterus being so swollen was. But this is what my problem is, and although I am considering embolization, the GYN also found polyps during the D&C and hysteroscopy he was performing. I am afraid these will return. Not having any more children and I am considering hysterectomy also because I'm not sure my insurance will cover this embolization, you have to call them. It is NOT experimental, this has been done since the 70's. looks great in theory, just havent' made my mind up yet. And, although fibroids don't cause major medical problems other than pain and bleeding (you would think that would be enough) Dr's. just say "wait" after menopause they will probably shrink. But that's not necessarily true.
You really have to decide for yourself the course of action. Somehow, that doesn't seem fair to me, but I guess with all the hoopla about unnecessary hysterectomies, we have to decide on our own. My GYN never pushed the hysterectomy on me, just gave me options. The embolization requires a radiologist also, and a lot of GYN's do not have this experience.. My Gyn admitted he did not. Good luck to you and if you would like to talk I would love to chat about it, since I havent' made my mind up yet either!!!
Deb

The pro and cons of a hysterectomy is pros: no menstrual cramps or cycle every month. I found it to very comfortable. The cons are sometimes you may have hot flashes and they are not nothing to play with.

Technically your body is and will always be intact unless it is ripped apart.Having your uterus removed does not make you any less of a woman, sometimes we must remove the sick and painful parts to feel better especially if we can live without them.God made us women by birthrite,our uterus allowed us to become mother's.I had my hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and I feel better than I did before the surgery.I'm 28 and a single mother of 3,i have no regrets nor do I feel empty or less of a woman,actually i'm able to enjoy more painfree days.