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Getting A Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

By: Jack Landry | 2010-10-28 | Article Marketing
Laparoscopic surgery is a technique that allows surgery to be performed without the long traditional incision. read more

Hysterectomy Basics

By: Larry Wurn | 2011-03-09 | Women's Health
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (the womb). In the United States, hysterectomy is the second most common operation for women, surpassed only by cesarean section. Surgeons perform some 600,000 hysterectomies a year in this country. read more

The History of Hysterectomy Surgeries

By: Jim Knight | 2010-10-19 | Women's Health
The term "hysterectomy" is an English word, which comes from the Greek word hystera, meaning "womb", and the Greek suffix -ectomy, which comes from the Greek word ektome, meaning "a cutting out". It is considered the second most habitual surgery among women. read more

Da Vinci Hysterectomy - Understading About Hysterectomy

By: Michael Maykino | 2010-10-25 | Health & Fitness
What is meant by hysterectomy? Well, a hysterectomy is an surgical treatment made to get rid of or pull out the uterus. Quite often, it is also used for the removal of the cervix along with other reproductive organs in the body. read more

Pre-surgery Planning For A Hysterectomy

By: Jim Knight | 2010-09-22 | Women's Health
Vaginal hysterectomy is a course of action in which the uterus is surgically removed from the vagina. The uterus in a female body is located in the pelvis or lower abdomen. Any one or both the fallopian tubes and ovaries may also be removed during this procedure. read more

Hysterectomy For Fibroids - Should I?

By: Carrie Holmes | 2011-02-03 | Women's Health
If you are considering a hysterectomy for fibroids, there are a number of issues to bear in mind before making this very final decision. Many women have fibroids and are unaware of the fact. However, a number will experience unpleasant, uncomfortable and even painful symptoms, with varying degrees of severity and at this point, watchful waiting no longer seems like a good idea! read more

A Page-Turner About Hysterectomy

By: Lee Rothberg | 2010-04-01 | Book Reviews
Nora W. Coffey and Rick Schweikert's Book THE H WORD is a page-turner that touches down in every state of the country. It's a must-read for all women. THE H WORD provides a female anatomy lesson unlike what's available anywhere else, and it suggests a simple solution to the very complex problem of the lack of informed consent for hysterectomy. read more

Menopause and Hysterectomy Facts Explained

By: Doug Hart | 2010-09-22 | Women's Health
If you are a woman approaching the age of menopause, you may or may not know the exact definition and reasons for a hysterectomy. To explain, a hysterectomy is a surgical removal of the entire womb or uterus, which will induce something called "surgical menopause". Many times in addition to the uterus one or both of the ovaries are also removed during the same operative procedure. read more

What Can You Expect After A Hysterectomy?

By: Art Gib | 2010-10-06 | Article Marketing
Going through a hysterectomy can be tough for any woman, but it's even worse when you're not sure what to expect afterward. Let me give you some advice to help you through this difficult time. read more

Preparing For Laparoscopic Surgery

By: Karen Williams | 2011-01-26 | Health & Fitness
If you need to undergo surgery to remove your uterus, for correcting colon problems or for any other reason, it is today better to opt for laparoscopic surgery than traditional surgery. This is because laparoscopy is faster, more efficient and requires less downtime than traditional surgery. Here are some tips for preparing for laparoscopic surgery. read more

Preparing For Oral Surgery

By: Ignacio Lopez | 2010-11-18 | Article Marketing
There are many things you can do to relieve anxious and worried feelings about oral surgery. Oral surgery does not have to scary. read more

Curing Fibroids and Fibroid Tumors Without Getting a Hysterectomy

By: Yale Green | 2012-07-04 | Health & Fitness
Traditonal wisdom states that surgery is the best course of action for fibroid tumors, but there are other options. read more

Five Steps to Shrinking Your Fibroids Fast and Avoiding Drugs, Hysterectomy Or Other Surgery

By: Stuart Spangenberg | 2010-04-04 | Women's Issues
How can alternative treatment approaches help you overcome uterine fibroid tumors on your own? Taking a few minutes to read this article may be the most important decision you make for your health. read more

Ovarian Cancer & Hysterectomies - Becoming Informed About Your Options

By: Gary Unsworth | 2010-09-29 | Health & Fitness
A hysterectomy is not often a procedure that needs to be performed urgently, except in the case of cancer. Therefore, a woman considering the procedure should take time to investigate all her options, including other possible treat ... read more

Preparing To Undergo Surgery

By: Tommy Greene | 2010-12-13 | Article Marketing
There are many different things you can do to help yourself overcome anxiety and prepare for surgery. Here are a few tips. read more