Hysterectomy Explained

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Gynecologist Dr. Lisa Masterson explains how a hysterectomy is performed.

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Hysterectomy Explained

Menopause and Hysterectomy Facts Explained

If you are a woman approaching the age of menopause, you may or may not know the exact definition and reasons for a hysterectomy. To explain, a hysterectomy is a surgical removal of the entire womb or uterus, which will induce something called \\\"surgical menopause\\\". Many times in addition to the uterus one or both of the ovaries are also removed during the same operative procedure....

Ovarian Cancer & Hysterectomies - Becoming Informed About Your Options

A hysterectomy is not often a procedure that needs to be performed urgently, except in the case of cancer. Therefore, a woman considering the procedure should take time to investigate all her options, including other possible treat ......

Hysterectomy Basics

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (the womb). In the United States, hysterectomy is the second most common operation for women, surpassed only by cesarean section. Surgeons perform some 600,000 hysterectomies a year in this country....

Da Vinci Hysterectomy - Understading About Hysterectomy

What is meant by hysterectomy? Well, a hysterectomy is an surgical treatment made to get rid of or pull out the uterus. Quite often, it is also used for the removal of the cervix along with other reproductive organs in the body....

Ovarian Cysts and Hysterectomy - A Powerful Solution To Avoid This New Hell

Ok, you have probably heard by now that getting a hysterectomy doesn\\\'t guarantee the fact thatovarian cysts won\\\'t come back. If you are currently suffering from one or multiple ovarian cysts, this article may be of interest to you....

Getting A Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Laparoscopic surgery is a technique that allows surgery to be performed without the long traditional incision....

Partial Hysterectomy - Removal of Uterus

This article will discuss generally about Partial Hysterectomy surgery. This surgery is a very common surgery where a section of a woman\'s uterus will be removed or separated. There are many purposes of performing partial hysterectomy in order to treat or stop a few health problems such as uterine fibroids, cancerous tumours, dysphasia, endometriosis and heavy vaginal bleeding....

The History of Hysterectomy Surgeries

The term \\\"hysterectomy\\\" is an English word, which comes from the Greek word hystera, meaning \\\"womb\\\", and the Greek suffix -ectomy, which comes from the Greek word ektome, meaning \\\"a cutting out\\\". It is considered the second most habitual surgery among women....

Hysterectomy For Fibroids - Should I?

If you are considering a hysterectomy for fibroids, there are a number of issues to bear in mind before making this very final decision. Many women have fibroids and are unaware of the fact. However, a number will experience unpleasant, uncomfortable and even painful symptoms, with varying degrees of severity and at this point, watchful waiting no longer seems like a good idea!...

What Are Hysterectomy Types and Risks?

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus of a woman partially or totally. Cancer in women is one of the main reasons for hysterectomy....