If you were ever/have been considering getting a hysterectomy, do yourself a favor and read this book. There is A LOT that your doctor isn't telling you that you need to know beforehand. The H Word is a real eyeopener about what's going on within the practice of ob-gyn medicine and the physical, mental, emotional, and financial costs that women and their families are having to pay. I had no idea about the many life-altering consequences of hysterectomy nor that there were other options available for me to pursue. This book questions what you know, informs you of what you need to know, and directs you on how to get the information you should have. Read this book, I am SO glad I did!