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In order to operate on the uterus, the surgeon may choose to reach the area through a wide abdominal incision (laparotomy) or use less invasive measures with the use of endoscopy. The decision is usually based on the severity of the case. Women should discuss all options very carefully and be sure that their surgeons have had experience with any procedure they choose.

Laparotomy. Laparotomy is the standard abdominal surgical procedure. It is invasive and usually requires a wide ab...

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Expert & Community Posts

Zoladex and Lupron FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer

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...cancer. Since women who’ve been through menopause no longer produce estrogen via their... Read more »

HRT for Menopause: Not for Everyone… But Maybe for You?

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...Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The news detailed long-term results of the landmark Women's... Read more »

Sleep Disorders and Breast Cancer Treatment

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...years. And on the rare occasions when I sleep as long as three hours at a stretch, I awaken and... Read more »

HRT for Menopause and the Health Risks: Just How Safe?

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...coincidence in time." But the study released Wednesday, along with noting the greater than... Read more »

Dealing with Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Technology to the Rescue

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...fabric and cotton is notorious for staying wet the longest. Think about how long it takes cotton... Read more »

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Menopause: Resources

www.menopause.org -- North American Menopause Societywww.nof.org -- National Osteoporosis Foundationwww.acog.com -- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistswww.nia.nih.gov --... Read more »

Lowering Cholesterol for Patients

...lower blood pressure as well. Statins have a remarkable record for the reduction of cholesterol and prolongation of survival in patients with vascular disease. This is called secondary prevention... Read more »

Adult Asthma Causes

...menstrually associated asthma tend to have the following characteristics:Older ageHad asthma for a long timeHad severe asthma attacks that were likely to occur 3 days before and 4 days into the... Read more »

Osteoporosis: Resources for Bone Health Information

...Foundationwww.osteo.org -- National Institutes of Health, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseaseswww.menopause.org -- North American Menopause Societywww.asbmr.org -- American Society for Bone and... Read more »

Menopause: Symptoms

The most prominent symptoms of the transition to menopause include:Hot flashes and night sweats. Women often experience hot flashes as an intense build-up in body heat, followed by sweating... Read more »

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Menopause, Reproduction and Aging

Menopause - View images of the female reproductive system at different ages... Read more »

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