Essential Guide to Hysterectomy : Complete Advice from a Gynecologist on Your Choices Before, During, and after Surgery-Including the Latest Treatment Options and Alternatives

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Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-09-01
Publisher(s): Natl Book Network
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Summary

In clear, conversational language, Dr. Lauren Streicher discusses everything a woman needs to know to make informed choices about this often-controversial subject, including emotions and sex after surgery, hormone replacement, and much more.

Author Biography

Lauren F. Streicher, M.D. is a practicing obstetrician gynecologist on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She is on the faculty of Northwestern's affiliate medical school, The Feinberg School of Medicine

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Part I: Hysterectomy Past and Present
The History and Politics of Hysterectomy
3(14)
Anatomy 101
17(12)
Who Gets a Hysterectomy? Who Absolutely Needs One?
29(14)
Part II: Uterine Disorders and Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Fibroids---What, Where, and How
43(14)
Nonsurgical Treatment of Fibroids
57(12)
Removing Fibroids
69(16)
Uterine Prolapse
85(10)
Pain and Abnormal Bleeding
95(26)
Precancerous Conditions and Cancer
121(16)
Part III: Surgery and Recovery
Abdominal Hysterectomy
137(16)
Vaginal Hysterectomy and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
153(12)
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
165(20)
Choosing a Surgeon
185(18)
Anesthetic Issues
203(10)
Preparing for Surgery
213(14)
The Day of Surgery
227(18)
Recovering from Surgery
245(18)
Complications and How to Reduce Your Risk
263(18)
Part IV: Decisions Regarding Surgery
The Cervix Decision
281(8)
The Ovary Decision
289(12)
Women at Genetic Risk for Ovarian Cancer
301(10)
Time for That Tummy Tuck? Plastic and Associated Procedures
311(12)
Part V: Life After Hysterectomy
Exercise and Other Activities
323(14)
A Word (or Two) About Hormones
337(24)
Sex After Hysterectomy
361(16)
Pregnancy After Hysterectomy
377(8)
What I Have Learned from My Patients (and Their Husbands)
385(28)
Index 413

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