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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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Expert & Community Posts

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

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...of time necessary in order to control debilitating menopause symptoms.Now that the frenzy has... Read more »

Sleep Disorders and Breast Cancer Treatment

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...haven’t been through cancer, B) haven’t been through menopause, and C) are still in their... Read more »

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

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...and bad news to women suffering from the effects of menopause. First, the bad news. New... Read more »

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

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...this site is to go through the major symptoms of menopause and discuss strategies for coping... Read more »

10 Things to Know Before You Go To the Doctor

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...they do that. Then, if you think you may be in menopause, or you know you are, or you are... Read more »

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Health Guide

Questions for your Cardiologist: Heart Questions to Ask your Doctor

...new technological advances. Even the risk of taking oral contraceptives or of estrogen therapy after menopause become subject to further evaluation. Feel free to have the doctor critique some of... 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 »

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: 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

...lowest dose of hormones for the shortest time necessary. Women should stop HRT once symptoms improve.Menopause and DepressionWomen who have no history of depression may experience depression as... 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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