When women in their fifties suffer from fibroids, treatment can be either a total hysterectomy or a partial excision with preservation of the cervix. Women in their fifties with fibroids can choose to be treated with a total hysterectomy. Total hysterectomy involves removing not only the body part of the uterus, but also the cervix, removing the uterus and treating the fibroids at the same time. Patients may also choose to partially preserve the cervix to treat fibroids, as long as they can be assured that there are no lesions on the cervix. Retaining the cervical portion of the uterus prevents vaginal dryness after total hysterectomy as opposed to total hysterectomy, but total hysterectomy prevents other cervical-related diseases, such as cervical cancer, which have their own advantages and disadvantages. Women in their fifties who have uterine fibroids are advised to seek prompt medical attention to determine whether to undergo a total or partially preserved hysterectomy under the supervision of a doctor.