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Surgical Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Myomectomy
A myomectomy surgically removes only the fibroids and leaves the uterus intact, often preserving fertility. Myomectomy may also help regulate abnormal uterine bleeding caused by fibroids. Not all women are candidates for myomectomy. If the fibroids are numerous or large, myomectomy can become complicated, resulting in increased blood loss. If cancer is found, conversion to a full hysterectomy may be necessary.
To perform a myomectomy, the surgeon...
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Physically Recovering From Hysterectomy
I would like to tell you that I woke up in recovery from my hysterectomy feeling fantastic but that would be a lie. I was in pain! It was... Read more »
Is a Hysterectomy Right For You (Part Two)
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... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Hysterectomy
Approximately 600,000 women get a hysterectomy each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even though this is... Read more »
Emotionally Recovering From a Hysterectomy
Don't get me wrong, the physical recovery from my hysterectomy was rough but at almost 3 months out I can say that I am in absolutely no... Read more »
Uterine Fibroids: Do You Need a Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery performed in the United States with over 600,000 performed each year. [1] Many doctors... Read more »
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Reader asks about adhesions and hysterectomy
A reader is considering hysterectomy and is concerned about the risk of adhesions. Adhesions are bands of internal scar tissue that can form as a... Read more »
Hysterectomy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a womans uterus, or womb. The womb is the area where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant.Alternative... Read more »
Hysterosalpingography
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hysterosalpingography is an x-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes that involves the injection of contrast (dye) through the cervix.Alternative... Read more »
Scar revision
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Scar revision is surgery to improve or reduce the appearance of scars. It also restores function, and corrects skin changes (disfigurement) caused by... Read more »
Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many patients with fibroids do not have symptoms. When they do, symptoms may include:Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. The most common symptom is prolonged... Read more »
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