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Authors: Lauren F. Streicher
ISBN-13: 9781590770573, ISBN-10: 1590770579
Format: Paperback
Publisher: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
Date Published: September 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Lauren F. Streicher

Book Synopsis

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsix
Introductionxi
Part IHysterectomy Past and Present
1The History and Politics of Hysterectomy3
2Anatomy 10117
3Who Gets a Hysterectomy? Who Absolutely Needs One?29
Part IIUterine Disorders and Alternatives to Hysterectomy
4Fibroids-What, Where, and How43
5Nonsurgical Treatment of Fibroids57
6Removing Fibroids69
7Uterine Prolapse85
8Pain and Abnormal Bleeding95
9Precancerous Conditions and Cancer121
Part IIISurgery and Recovery
10Abdominal Hysterectomy137
11Vaginal Hysterectomy and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence153
12Laparoscopic Hysterectomy165
13Choosing a Surgeon185
14Anesthetic Issues203
15Preparing for Surgery213
16The Day of Surgery227
17Recovering from Surgery245
18Complications and How to Reduce Your Risk263
Part IVDecisions Regarding Surgery
19The Cervix Decision281
20The Ovary Decision289
21Women at Genetic Risk for Ovarian Cancer301
22Time for That Tummy Tuck? Plastic and Associated Procedures311
Part VLife After Hysterectomy
23Exercise and Other Activities323
24A Word (or Two) About Hormones337
25Sex After Hysterectomy361
26Pregnancy After Hysterectomy377
27What I Have Learned from My Patients (and Their Husbands)385
Index413

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