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Health Encyclopedia: Uterine Fibroids And Hysterectomy Other Procedures
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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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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 »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 »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: Introduction
...female hormone, is necessary for thickening and preparing the uterine lining for the fertilized egg.Menopause and PerimenopauseAs a woman ages, her supply of eggs declines. Menopause occurs... Read more »Menopause: Highlights
...Association, evaluated women who had a hysterectomy and who took estrogen for an average of 7 years.Longer-term use of estrogen may increase breast cancer risk, according to a 2006 study in... Read more »Images
Menopause - View images of the female reproductive system at different ages... Read more »
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