So, you're in pain and/or bleeding all the time and it's taking over your life. You're ready to rip your guts out but think a hysterectomy is a better way to go. Is it right for you? And if so, what are the repercussions, side effects and dangers?
A hysterectomy means different things ...
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Thank you for this informative article.
Nora
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 09:15 AM
There are many life long functions of the uterus that are not generrally discussed, but are very important for women to know. The uterus is a hormone responsive, reproductive sex organ that supports the bladder and the bowel. Women who experience uterine contractions during orgasm will not experience them after the uterus is removed. During a total hysterectomy the vagina is shortened, made into a closed pocket that is sutured shut at the top. Support to the bladder and bowel is compromised. If only the uterus is removed a woman has a 3X greater risk of heart disease. If the ovaries are removed the risk is 7.2X greater. These are but a few of the major aftereffects of hysterectomy that are well documented in medical literature.
I am the president of the Hysterectomy Educational Resources and Services (HERS) Foundation. We produced the video, “Female Anatomy: the Functions of the Female Organs” at htttp://www.hersfoundation.org/anatomy, which has been an extremely successful educational tool for women to learn about the life long functions of the uterus and ovaries.
There are many life long functions of the uterus that are not generrally discussed, but are very important for women to know. The uterus is a hormone responsive, reproductive sex organ that supports the bladder and the bowel. Women who experience uterine contractions during orgasm will not experience them after the uterus is removed. During a total hysterectomy the vagina is shortened, made into a closed pocket that is sutured shut at the top. Support to the bladder and bowel is compromised. If only the uterus is removed a woman has a 3X greater risk of heart disease. If the ovaries are removed the risk is 7.2X greater. These are but a few of the major aftereffects of hysterectomy that are well documented in medical literature.
I am the president of the Hysterectomy Educational Resources and Services (HERS) Foundation. We produced the video, “Female Anatomy: the Functions of the Female Organs” at htttp://www.hersfoundation.org/anatomy, which has been an extremely successful educational tool for women to learn about the life long functions of the uterus and ovaries.