Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. Because of new nonsurgical treatments and the rising opposition to the procedure from women's and patients' groups, hysterectomies are performed less frequently than in the past, but many disorders of the uterus—fibroid tumors, uterine and cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine prolapse—still may require surgical treatment. For some women, the decision to have a hysterectomy is an easy one; for others, it is a difficult choice associated with concerns about risks, discomfort, and female identity.
In Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, experienced gynecologists Edward Wallach and Esther Eisenberg provide complete and up-to-date information about every aspect of the procedure. Written with compassion for all women, this indispensable guide explains the anatomy of the uterus, describes the symptoms of gynecological disorders that may require hysterectomy, discusses the full range of diagnostic tests and treatments, provides details of the surgery itself and postoperative recovery, includes details about other approaches to treatment, and examines long-term consequences involving sexual and reproductive issues as well as hormone replacement therapy. Also included is useful advice about how to talk with your doctor and case studies illustrating the real-life experiences of a variety of women.
In Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, women will find the information they need to work with their physicians to make informed decisions about their health care.
The Johns Hopkins University Press
— John Langone
— Heather Evans
A valuable reference. Is the drastic operation, which is one of the most contentious medical issues, often performed unnecessarily? Are there alternatives? Is the operation's effect on a woman's emotions and sexuality worth it? The authors, who are specialists in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, offer a balanced view.
The book is presented clearly with information that is current, accurate and very readable.
Contents:
Preface: Who We Are and Why We Wrote This BookIntroduction: What is Hysterectomy and What Is the Debate? Part I About the Female Reproductive Organs
1. Anatomy of the Uterus
2. Looking at the Uterus: Imaging and Diagnosis Part II What Can Go Wrong?
3. Uterine Fibroids
4. Endometriosis
5. Uterine Prolapse and Related Problems
6. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Pelvic Pain, Infection, and Adhesions
8. Cancer Part III Surgery
9. What You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hysterectomy
10. What Happens in the Hospital
11. What Kind of Hysterectomy Should You Have? Part IV After Hysterectomy
12. Sexual and Reproductive Issues
13. Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Overview
Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. Because of new nonsurgical treatments and the rising opposition to the procedure from women's and patients' groups, hysterectomies are performed less frequently than in the past, but many disorders of the uterus—fibroid tumors, uterine and cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine prolapse—still may require surgical treatment. For some women, the decision to have a ...