Hysterectomies are very common, with more than 400,000 hysterectomies performed each year in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 33 percent of women have had a hysterectomy by age 60.
However, nearly 20 percent of hysterectomies are performed unnecessarily, according to a study published by the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AJOG). If you believe you had a hysterectomy unnecessarily and are interested in pursuing legal action, a Los Angeles hysterectomies lawyer can help. Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at 800-794-0444 to discuss the details of your situation with our team. We can determine if you have a case and whether you are eligible for compensation.
Common Reasons for a Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove a woman’s uterus. Sometimes the reason for a hysterectomy is clear—for example, a cancer diagnosis is a justifiable reason for a hysterectomy. Whether the cancer is found in the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or cervix, a hysterectomy can help prevent further spread of the disease and possible death.
However, many women have benign conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or pelvic pain and get a hysterectomy without exploring alternative treatments with their doctor. Some women demand a hysterectomy, while others are victims of doctor or hospital negligence.
- Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, most often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or pelvis. Endometriosis can be very painful and sometimes excruciating for the woman suffering from it. Infertility and heavy menstruation can also be symptoms.
- Uterine fibroids are benign growths in the uterus that often occur during a woman’s childbearing years. The cause is unknown, but factors that predispose a woman to have them include a family history of uterine fibroids, obesity, and an early age of puberty.
- Pelvic pain can also be unexplained. Medical testing and doctor’s exams cannot always find a reason for the pelvic pain, and a woman mistakenly believes that having a hysterectomy will cure her pain.
A doctor who recommends a hysterectomy as treatment for benign conditions like these and does not explain alternative treatments or other options with the patient may be guilty of negligence. Doctors are considered medical experts and should discuss all options with their patients as part of their duty of care. A doctor who only listens to the patient and readily agrees with the patient’s own assessment is not a good doctor.
If your doctor told you that you needed a hysterectomy for a benign condition and did not explain alternative treatments or other options to you, you may want to consider hiring a Los Angeles hysterectomies lawyer. Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today to learn more.
Effects of Unnecessary Hysterectomies
Women of childbearing age who have not had any children yet but hope to are especially wronged when they are told they need a hysterectomy. The pain and suffering can be immense for these women. After the procedure, many undergo mental anguish, knowing they will never become pregnant or give birth to a child of their own.
Older women who already have children or are past their childbearing years can also suffer consequences from having an unneeded hysterectomy. These women can gain weight, lose their sex drive, have urinary incontinence, and be at higher risk for pelvic organ prolapse, bowel blockage, blood clots, or damage to nearby organs.
Many older women may not suffer physical consequences but still suffer from anxiety, depression, and even grief after a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy should never be taken lightly as a possible treatment option for a benign condition. Any doctor who recommends an unnecessary hysterectomy should be investigated thoroughly.
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Reasons to Contact a Los Angeles Hysterectomies Lawyer
If you believe you had an unnecessary hysterectomy, a Los Angeles hysterectomies lawyer can help. Our team can investigate why your hysterectomy was performed and if it was necessary. We can look at your medical history, current medical records, and test findings. We can also look at a doctor’s past history and the hospital’s frequency of hysterectomy procedures.
Our team may uncover that you were misdiagnosed. Test findings could have been mixed up at the hospital or interpreted incorrectly by a specialist or lab technician. Shockingly, a doctor may be guilty of health care fraud and perform numerous unnecessary hysterectomies for the money it provides them, such as this doctor featured on CNN.
Whether you suffered ill effects or not after your procedure, you deserve answers. We will take your case seriously and listen to your concerns. If necessary, we can go to court to fight for justice and compensation on your behalf.
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According to California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 340.5, the statute of limitations in California for a medical malpractice lawsuit is one year after the plaintiff discovers the injury or three years after the date of injury, whichever happens first. A Los Angeles hysterectomies lawyer can help determine exactly how long you have to file for legal action. Investigations take time, so do not delay in contacting us.
We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay no money upfront. We only collect a fee if we are able to win your case. To learn more, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at 800-794-0444 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Let us focus on your case, so you can focus on healing.
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