Authors: Edward E. Wallach, Esther Eisenberg
ISBN-13: 9780801876233, ISBN-10: 0801876230
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Date Published: September 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Edward E. Wallach, M.D., is the J. Donald Woodruff Professor of Gynecology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Esther Eisenberg, M.D., M.P.H., is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on womenin 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 are 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. also for nurses, medical assistants, and clerical staff who work in a busy gynecologist's office. The medical information is presented clearly, is current and accurate, and very readable. There is no comparable book available to the public." Wanda Ronner, M.D., Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
AUTHOR BIO: Edward E. Wallach, M.D., is the J. Donald Woodruff Professor of Gynecology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Esther Eisenberg, M.D., M.P.H., is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Twenty percent of American women have undergone a hysterectomy, the second most common major surgery performed on females in the United States. Although these numbers are actually declining, owing largely to the availability of less invasive surgical techniques and drug treatments, the procedure is still "here to stay." For this reason, Wallach (gynecology, Johns Hopkins Univ. Sch. of Medicine) and Eisenberg (obstetrics and gynecology, Vanderbilt Univ. Sch. of Medicine) decided to pen this helpful guide to provide the information women need to determine whether a hysterectomy is the best alternative in their specific medical situation. Part 1 reviews the anatomy and physiology of the uterus and related structures, Part 2 discusses the specific conditions that may indicate the need for a hysterectomy, Part 3 addresses the surgery itself, and Part 4 details post-hysterectomy issues. The authors stress two important points: hysterectomy is often performed unnecessarily, and the surgery is almost always done as an elective. This important decision-making tool for women should be included in most consumer health and public library collections.-Linda M.G. Katz, Drexel Univ. Health Sciences Libs., Philadelphia Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Preface: Who We Are and Why We Wrote This Book | ||
Acknowledgments | ||
Introduction: What Is Hysterectomy and What Is the Debate? | 1 | |
Pt. I | About The Female Reproductive Organs | |
1 | Anatomy of the Uterus | 13 |
2 | Looking at the Uterus: Imaging and Diagnosis | 23 |
Pt. II | What Can Go Wrong? | |
3 | Uterine Fibroids | 47 |
4 | Endometriosis | 61 |
5 | Uterine Prolapse and Related Problems | 70 |
6 | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | 78 |
7 | Pelvic Pain, Infection, and Adhesions | 94 |
8 | Cancer | 103 |
Pt. III | Surgery | |
9 | What You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hysterectomy | 127 |
10 | What Happens in the Hospital | 142 |
11 | What Kind of Hysterectomy Should You Have? | 155 |
Pt. IV | After Hysterectomy | |
12 | Sexual and Reproductive Issues | 175 |
13 | Hormone Replacement Therapy | 181 |
Conclusion | 191 | |
Index | 193 |