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Decision Aid Summary

Title Abnormal uterine bleeding: Should I have a Hysterectomy?
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Audience Women diagnosed with dysfunctional uterine bleeding considering hormone therapy.
Options included Have a hysterectomy.
Don't have a hysterectomy.
Have another treatment, such as hysterectomy or endometrial ablation.
Wait and see if the problem gets better.
Year of last update or review 2021
Format Web, paper
Developer Healthwise
Where was it developed? www.healthwise.org
Healthwise
US
Health condition Uterine Diseases
Type of decision aid Treatment
Language English
Based on IPDAS criteria (International Patient Decision Aid Standards) this decision aid (and/or supporting materials) meets:
7 out of 7 criteria to be defined as a patient decision aid
8 out of 8 criteria to lower the risk of making a biased decision
Not applicable: other criteria for decision aids about screening or testing

Last modified: 2024-03-04.