A hysterectomy (from Greek hystera womb and ektomia a cutting out of ) is the surgical removal of the uterus , usually performed by a gynecologist . Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body, fundus , and cervix of the uterus; often called complete ) or partial (removal of the uterine body while leaving the cervix intact; also called supracervical ). It is the most commonly performed gynecological surgical procedure. In 2003, over 600,000 hysterectomies were performed in the United States alone, of which over 90% were performed for benign conditions. Such rates being highest in the industrialized world has led to the major controversy that hysterectomies are being largely performed for unwarranted and unnecessary reasons. Removal of the uterus renders the patient unable to bear children (as does removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes) and has surgical risks as well as long-term effects, so the surgery is normally recommended when other treatment options are not available. It is expected that the frequency of hysterectomies for non-malignant indications will fall as there are good alternatives in many cases. Oophorectomy (removal of ovaries) is frequently done together with hysterectomy to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer . However, recent studies have shown that prophylactic oophorectomy without an urgent medical indication decreases a woman s long-term survival rates substantially and has other serious adverse effects, particularly in terms of inducing early-onset- osteoporosis through removal of the major sources of female hormonal production. This effect is not limited to pre-menopausal women; even women who have already entered menopause were shown to have experienced a decrease in long-term survivability post-oophorectomy. HERS posters: Please, we re begging you, meet us halfway. We know you consider removal of ovaries to be castration . But the wording we re restoring here states this same thing in a FAR more neutral tone, which is what we are all striving for. Blatant agenda-pushing is bad... very bad. If you feel this strongly, please do not get into an edit war; come over to the discussion page and present your evidence. Thanks...ScarletSmith-->
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Hello, I had a total hysterectomy and some lower bowel surgery last Thurs. 12/29th/ Other than the normal aches and pains on Sunday night I had severe pain up under my right rib cage, then it even woke me up while sleeping. since than the pain is...
i had a total hysterectomy almost 3 weeks ago.At the time of the surgery I was given leviquin in my iv. it did not seem to give me any problems 10 days later I had a low grade fever and my dr. sent me to the er for...
My wife is suffering from piles since last 12-14 years. It was not so severe earlier; some occasional bleeding for few days in six or eight months. But now a days(since last couple of months) she is suffering severe...
I would like to see if i can get a prescription for the combipatch or similar whatever is the best patch. I had a abdominal hysterectomy 6 years ago. my mood swings are terrible, Hot flashes are pretty bad but not as bad as the Mood swings and...
i recently had a hysterectomy and now have a hocky puck sized blood clot on my ureter. what should i do to fix this problem i am 31 yrs. old and 5'4'' 290 lbs.
hello, i had a hysterectomy where as far as i know they removed only my uterus. Im 47 yrs old and have been have pain to my right pelvic area, bloadting and urinating more often. I work in the medical field and had a ct and us done. There is a...
Yes, I just had a vaginal hysterectomy two weeks ago and have been having a low grade fever ever since, only between 99 and 100 but enough to make me miserable. I had a vaginal ultrasound to check for clots but it showed none so they sent me...
I am 63 yaers old and today I saw blood on my panties, I have had a hysterectomy 12 years ago,I haven't had sex in 10 years. the blood is coming from my upper vagina.What could it mean? It is coming from my clitoris>
I had a partial hysterectomy almost 3 years ago ( uterus removed). I Have occasional bright red bleeding that lasts for a week or so at a time. It is never much but the bright red color worries me. I had a normal pap and tested negative for std's....
Hello, I had a partial hysterectomy in 2000 then in XXXXXXX 2012 had a large cyst removed from lft ovary which urned out to be tumor so in Feb 2012 had bilateral oopherectomy. Now I am in constant pain on rt side pelvic area and sexual activity...
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User : Hi I think I may have a vaginal fistula as I am increasingly passing gas through my vagina and have a hysterectomy scheduled Dec 8. is is possible to have that surgery delayed while i find out...
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hi i get alot of abdo pain on the left side of my abdo after i have eaten i also get swelling around my abdo i am about 10 stone 11 and am not unhealthy i swim play sports but i always get this bloating swelling when i ve eaten. i do not always eat healthy but 7/10 i do i had hysterectomy 12 years ago and an endoscopy 2 years ago and i also...
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Hello, Last year I had partial hysterectomy , now I have systems of being pregnant . Didn t believe a it until I saw my stomach moving. I m confused...I don t want to look foolish to a physican; however, my stomache has grown to about the size of a 24 week pregnancy and I m in pain alot...night and day. Please advise!...and thank you...
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my aunty was having fundal fibroid in her uterus , she is around 37. she is having two chidren of 7 and 9yrs. The uterus is removed by operation few days ago, around 1 week ago, now she is having some bowel problem, a green fluid is continuously flowing. is there any serious problem?
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fibroid, I want it natural remedy and not surgery .thanks
Suggested hysterectomy for enlarged uterus. Acne, pain in the breast and bloating. Can I go for HRT?
Am having hysterectomy (enlarged uterus) in 2 weeks. Currently my hormones have gone nuts . I am 48 years old. My face has broken out in unusual acne (blistery pimples on my chin ), my breasts hurt, I m bloated, and I m spotting daily for about a week leading up to my period. I would be interested in knowing if I qualify for HRT , and if so what...
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After having sex, whether intercourse or masturbation , I experience pains in my left shoulder . Position does not seem to matter. I am almost 40 years old, I have had 6 children, I ve had a hysterectomy , I ve had my gallbladder removed, and I have hypothyroidism but am not on medication for it. Not sure of any of these could be contributing...
i had a partial hysterectomy last year and a loop cone treatment 10 weeks ago due to abnormal cell i also have endromitriosis but in the last 3 months i have severe bleeding and pelvic pain that feel like contractions i have been to a and e serveral times only to be told i might still have some of my womb remaining i had the hystrectomy because...
I am going on the third week after my hysterectomy. I had the Da Vinci robot and I am healing up great. I have four small incisions and about a two inch incision above my belly button. My fibroid was so large they had to make the incision bigger above my belly button. On Sat. I started having a pain on my left side right under my rib cage. It...
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Hello, my name is Julie. I am almost 3 wks post surgery. I ve had a laproscopic supracervical hysterectomy , both ovaries removed. I ve also had a TVTO Tape Sling placed under my bladder . My family Dr and I wished to have a Radical Hysto, due to the many, many complications in past yrs, even currently. Surgeon and I discussed this seconds...
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hi im 29 and had a vaginal hysterectomy but still have my ovaries. i had the surgery on march 9th and im now noticing my hair on legs arm pit and private area has stopped growing. is this normal because my hair in them spots usually grow very fast.
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