Hysterectomy
No drugs or other treatments can replace ovarian or uterine hormones or functions. The loss is permanent - HERS Foundation
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10 Reasons I'm Thankful For My Hysterectomy
Hysterectomies remains controversial for several reasons including overultilization, failure to provide adequate information about its consequences and the hazards of using morcellators. Yet hysterectomy can provide relief for some...
Disclaimer: This is neither a medical endorsement nor a recommendation. It is merely my personal account of why I am grateful to have discarded the center of my wombiverse.
We are expected to speak about it in hushed tones, especially among mixed company. Uttering the simple statement of "I'm menstruating"--or the detailed, "I am currently shedding the bloody lining of my womb through my vagina"--may…
Resources
Do You Really Need a Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a choice that a woman should make with her doctor—but it shouldn't be the only choice.
Dr. Lauren Streicher Answers Women's Most Common Hysterectomy Questions
While many hysterectomies are appropriate and beneficial, there are still too many women who have unnecessary surgery or who are not offered less-invasive alternatives...
FBI Is Investigating Hysterectomy Device Found to Spread Uterine Cancer
The morcellator surgical tool was found to spread uterine cancer, and the FBI is examining what the largest maker of it, Johnson & Johnson, knew about the hazards.
Let’s Lower Hysterectomy Rates: Ask Dr. Pat
Hysterectomy remains the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States after cesarean section. This is an interesting fact since there have been various advances in methods of managing non-malignant disorders of the pelvic organs that should have significantly lowered this alarming number over the last twenty years.
Nearly 1 In 5 Women Who Have A Hysterectomy May Not Need It
Nearly 1 in 5 women who underwent a hysterectomy for benign conditions -- such as uterine fibroids, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis or pelvic pain -- may not have needed the surgery...
Not Your Mother's Hysterectomy: A Transformation in Women's Health Care
Some women dread the "Big Cut" (a large incision) and the lengthy recovery, so they put off the procedure, possibly to the detriment of their health. Others have the surgery, never really knowing why it was done, what exactly was removed, or what their surgical choices may have been. But it doesn't have to be that way...
Power Morcellation: A Hazardous Practice
Many women have been harmed and have died prematurely or unnecessarily because of a routine but avoidable gynecological practice known as MORCELLATION. This world-wide practice has devastated many families for well over two decades now.
Power Morcellators
The FDA says surgical instruments called power morcellators may be responsible for seeding cancer in women who had hysterectomies or had uterine fibroids removed. In certain liver and spleen surgeries, the devices may spread cancerous tissue in both men and women.
Questions About Robotic Hysterectomy
Right now, however, it is not clear how to identify which women would benefit from robotic surgery and which would do well with a less expensive method.
10 Reasons I'm Thankful For My Hysterectomy
This is neither a medical endorsement nor a recommendation. It is merely my personal account of why I am grateful to have discarded the center of my wombiverse.
Hysterectomy.com
Hysterectomy.com was created with the intention to provide women and families throughout the nation and the world with a comprehensive resource they can trust for all matters related to hysterectomy surgery. As being informed is crucial to helping you make a decision that is right for you, we strive to equip each visitor to our website with the information, support, and resources they need.
Life After Hysterectomy
Coping with common hysterectomy side effects.
Surgery for Hysterectomy
Deciding which hysterectomy surgery to have is overwhelming, so it’s important to learn about all of your surgical options to determine which one is best for you. All options are here on this site for you to discuss with your doctor.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Compared with abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic surgery results in less pain, has a lower risk of infection, and requires a shorter hospital stay. You may be able to return to your normal activities sooner. There also are risks with laparoscopic surgery. It can take longer to perform compared with abdominal or vaginal surgery, especially if it is performed with a robot. Also, there is an increased risk of injury to the urinary tract and other organs with this type of surgery.
da Vinci Total Hysterectomy
A personal experience.
HERS Foundation
The HERS Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit international women's health education organization. HERS provides information about alternatives to hysterectomy and the aftereffects of the surgery.
Hysterectomy - the Experts Speak Out
Join the discussion about women's experiences with gynecologists, the alternatives to hysterectomy, and coping with the far reaching consequences of hysterectomy. Information and answers that are not being given to women by the majority of doctors.
HysterSisters
Hysterectomy Support - HysterSisters Diagnosis to Recovery, Hysterectomy Checkpoints, GYN Cancer, Menopause, HRT and more...
NHS
The main types of hysterectomy are: •total hysterectomy – the womb and cervix (neck of the womb) are removed; this is the most commonly performed operation •subtotal hysterectomy – the main body of the womb is removed, leaving the cervix in place •total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy – the womb, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) and the ovaries (oophorectomy) are removed •radical hysterectomy – the womb and surrounding tissues are removed, including the fallopian tubes, part of the vagina, ovaries, lymph glands and fatty tissue
Patient
Before a hysterectomy, make sure that any questions or worries you have are dealt with. For example, the following three questions are common and only you or your doctor will be able to answer them: •Are there any other alternative treatments that have not been tried? •Are my symptoms and problems severe enough to need a hysterectomy? •Do I still want to have children? (If you are considering hysterectomy before the menopause.)
UpToDate
Some women who wish to avoid or postpone hysterectomy may use medications or less invasive surgical procedures. Medical and surgical alternatives to hysterectomy depend upon the underlying disorder. The decision as to which treatment is "best" should be based upon a woman's particular medical problem, all available treatment options, and the risks and benefits of each type of treatment.
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