DO NOT get a hysterectomy. Unless this is a life/death situation, a hysterectomy can be avoided in most cases.
Read this amazing book:
Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (Paperback)
by Christiane Northrup
Amazon.com: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Christiane Northrup: Books
I had a huge fibroid (2nd surgery) and I was hemorrhaging and they wanted to do a myomectomy and possible hysterectomy. Long story short, after speaking with older, more experienced women, I found that a hysterectomy is not necessary. Ablation is a good option and there are many other options found in that book. You can also find a wealth of information online.
NOW....
If you are bleeding heavily, this is a different story. I recommend going to see a naturopathic doctor who will teach you how to coagulate and excrete the estrogen properly from your body using natural remedies including calcium. Also, be sure to take a teaspoon of blackstrap molasses every day to help build your blood count...very important. I did not know this and as a result, needed 2 blood transfusions and an abdominal myomectomy. I'm out of work for 6 weeks and it was painful!!!
Read the book. You will learn a wealth of information.
Good luck.