The Woman S Guide To Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is performed more than any other surgical procedure for women, with the exception of the cesarean section. Authors Adelaide Haas and Susan L. Puretz, both professors in the field of health, have experienced hysterectomy firsthand. Dismayed by the limited information available to them, they collaborated on this comprehensive book about a critically important subject for women. THE WOMAN'¬?S GUIDE TO HYSTERECTOMY addresses common fears, expectations, and questions regarding such issues as what to ask your doctor, second opinions, preparations for surgery, sex and sexuality after surgery, and life after hysterectomy. Encouraging all women to become more actively involved in their own health care, this book is a practical catalog of the latest medical information and provides much-needed reassurance for women faced with this life-altering decision.‚Ä¢ Thoroughly revised to include the latest research and developments, including new treatment options and alternatives to HRT (hormone replacement therapy).‚Ä¢ Original edition sold 10,000 copies.

Nontechnical responses cover the reasons for, types of, and emotional and physical effects of hysterectomy

In this new, updated version of the groundbreaking book, gynecologist and leading women's health expert Dr. Lauren Streicher--who in a direct, clear, and often humorous way--reveals the following: What your doctor isn't telling you; robotic hysterectomy and why it is becoming so popular; new nonsurgical ways to control heavy bleeding; the latest on hormone therapy, including bioidentical hormones; how to decrease your risk of uterine or ovarian cancer without removing your uterus or ovaries; new methods for treating fibroids; and a comprehensive guide to websites and resources.

Combining personal stories of women's surgical experiences with the most recent medical data, this book offers a unique exploration into the issues surrounding hysterectomy, ovary removal, and hormone replacement. This book provides much needed information to clarify the confusion around HRT since the WHI study was released in July 2002. Women do not need to suffer needlessly.

The Pocket Guide to Hysterectomy offers you simple, easy to understand information about hysterectomy, the menopause and hormone replacement therapy. It talks you through the various gynaecological complaints that might lead to hysterectomy and explains the most common alternative options. It also contains a handy list of common terminology that is helpfully explained and a useful list of other UK women's health organisations and other resources can also be found which might be helpful as well. Find out more about Hysterectomy and Women's Health on the Hysterectomy Association website here: www.hysterectomy-association.org.u

101 Handy Hints for a Happy Hysterectomy was written in response to the questions that women are always asking about the practicalities of having a hysterectomy. From whether they should consider having their cervix removed to when they can have sex again and what sort of exercise they should be doing and when the right time to return to work is.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of women just like you make the critical decision to undergo a hysterectomy. This procedure will take them through a wide range of emotions--from dread and dismay to freedom and joy. With humor and honesty, former hysterectomy patient Nancy Rosenfeld and psychotherapist Dianna Bolen candidly answer the questions every woman wants to ask, including: - Will I go immediately into menopause? - How will it affect my sex life? - What are the risks of taking estrogen? - Will I look and feel older? - How long does it take to recover? If you or someone you love is a candidate for hysterectomy--or have already had one--this positive, reassuring guide will provide a deeper understanding of the experience. You'll learn, as the authors have, that hysterectomy is not an end, but rather a passage to a new beginning. "This book answered the questions I was afraid to ask. They dissipated the fear, both short-term and long-term, about everything from pain to social attitudes to sex life."--Sandra Edwards, former hysterectomy patient "An ideal reference book for the concerned patient."--Joachim Frank, M.D. "An informative, woman-friendly book about an emotionally laden subject. It is written with sensitivity and empowers women by outlining choices and consequences. Must-reading for women anticipating hysterectomy"--Ada P. Kahn, Ph.D. "A well-rounded guide to the entire hysterectomy process."--Heather Krantz, M.D. About the Authors Nancy Rosenfeld, a former hysterectomy patient, is also the author of "Unfinished Journey, which details her fight to free a Soviet political prisoner. She and her husband, Martin, reside in a Chicagosuburb and have two grown sons. Dianna W. Bolen, Psy.D., a psychotherapist who works as a consultant to hospitals, has written numerous articles for newspapers and magazines on personal growth, spirituality, and sexuality. She lives in Chicago with her dog, Maxwell, and two cats.