An uninsured woman suffering from endometriosis and uterine fibroids sought a hysterectomy but found US healthcare costs prohibitive, ranging from $15,000 to $40,000. In desperation for relief after multiple surgeries and severe pain, she explored medical tourism and chose to undergo surgery in Colombia, paying only $4,000. This experience highlights the challenges of obtaining affordable healthcare in the US, pushing individuals to seek alternatives overseas despite national stigmas against such decisions.
I never thought I'd have to leave my own country to get the medical care I needed. Without insurance, the cost of a hysterectomy in the US can be as much as $25,000.
After years of battling debilitating pain and endless procedures, I found myself at a breaking point. I needed a hysterectomy, but because I was uninsured, the cost of surgery in the US was out of reach for me.
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