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Should you keep your tubes and ovaries when you do your hysterectomy?
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Up to the 1990;s medical opinion was to remove fallopian tubes and ovaries for women approaching the menopause (usually in their forties) and who had finished childbearing. Modern opinion seems to be to retain both unless there is a specific reason not to (cancer,familial history,BRCA gene mutation etc. This is because the ovaries will still continue to function and provide hormones until natural menopause whereas removing them from a premenopausal women will cause immediate menopause which can lead to greater risk of bone thinning and cardiovascular problems which is why HRT is used until natural age of menopause at 51.7 years.
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Can you keep your ovaries with a hysterectomy and not have a monthly ovulation?
No. hysterectomy only removes uterus. The ovaries produce the ova (eggs) so unless you have a bilateral (both) oopherectomy you will still ovulate.
Can you still produce eggs after partial hysterectomy and have one ovary?
Hysterectomy is removal of your uterus. Ooectomy is removal of your ovaries. If your ovaries were left when they did the hysterectomy (quite common these days), yes, you can still produce fertile eggs, no problem. If your uterus is gone, though, there's nowhere for the eggs to go. If you still have fallopian tubes, you'd still be at risk for ectopic pregnancy.
Would you be able to get a surrogate to carry a baby if ive had a hysterectomy but still have ovaries?
Probably yes - if your ovaries function normally you could have eggs collected and carried in a surrogate. (Although I should point out that egg collection does not always work, even in healthy women. Also, in law, even if the eggs are from yourself the surrogate has the main legal rights over the baby, should they choose to keep it. )
Would a hysterectomy keep your from getting cervix?
if your question is regarding cervical cancer then only a total hysterectomy which removes the uterus and cervix would prevent cervical cancer. A hysterectomy leaves the cervix in place.
If you were able to keep your pregnancy after having a hysterectomy will you have to be bed resting?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Removal of the uterus renders the woman unable to bear children. So if you have had a hysterectomy the chances of you getting pregnant is 0%. It is impossible. Sorry.
You keep test tubes in them?
Test tube rack
Where does an artist keep his paints?
the studio/tubes/jars/palettes/boxes
Can a hysterectomy be performed even if im pregnant and don t want to keep the baby?
I don't think a surgeon would perform this operation and you should talk to your doctor regarding termination first providing its within the time guidelines.
Is there any special diet you should follow after a hysterectomy?
No, only general good nutrition for healing, including a decent amount of protein. Iron supplements if there was much blood loss, which is unlikely. However, if they also removed ovaries you might need hormone replacement. Make sure you eat plenty of fiber and drink lots of fluids to keep stool soft so as to avoid straining. Note also that some pain killers cause constipation (they are in the same family of drugs as Lomotil.)
What is uses of the test tube rack?
To hold your test tubes in, or to keep them upright.
Hysterectomy?
DefinitionA hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman's uterus. It may be done through an incision (cut) in either the abdomen (belly) or the vagina.Alternative NamesVaginal hysterectomy; Abdominal hysterectomy; Supracervical hysterectomy; Radical hysterectomy; Removal of the uterus; Laparoscopic hysterectomy; Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy; LAVH; Total laparoscopic hysterectomy; TLH; Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy; Robotically assisted hysterectomyDescriptionYour doctor will help you decide which type of hysterectomy is best for you. It will depend on your medical history and the reason for your surgery.Abdominal hysterectomy: The surgeon makes a 5-inch to 7-inch incision (cut) in the lower part of your belly. The cut may go either up and down, or it may go across your belly, just above your pubic hair (a bikini cut).Vaginal hysterectomy: The surgeon makes a cut in your vagina. Your uterus will be taken out through this cut. The cut in your vagina will be closed with stitches.Laparoscopic hysterectomy: A laparoscope is a narrow tube with a tiny camera on the end. Your surgeon will make 3 to 4 small cuts in your belly. The laparoscope and other surgical instruments will be inserted through the other cuts. Your uterus will be cut into smaller pieces that your surgeon will remove through the small cuts.Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy: Your surgeon will remove your uterus through a cut inside your vagina. Your surgeon will also insert a laparoscope and other instruments into your belly through 2 or 3 small cuts.Robotic surgery is like laparoscopic surgery, but a special machine is used. It is most often used when a patient has cancer or is very overweight and vaginal surgery is not safe.During a hysterectomy, the whole uterus or just part of it may be removed. The fallopian tubes (the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus) and ovaries may also be removed.A partial (or supracervical) hysterectomy is removal of just the upper part of the uterus. The cervix is left in place.A total hysterectomy is removal of the entire uterus and the cervix.A radical hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus, the tissue on both sides of the cervix (parametrium), and the upper part of the vagina. This is done mostly when some cancers are present.Why the Procedure Is PerformedThere are many reasons a woman may need a hysterectomy. But, there may be ways to treat your condition that do not require this major surgery. Your condition may be helped with less invasive surgery. Talk with your doctor about your treatment options.After having their uterus removed, many women will notice changes both in their body and in how they feel about themselves. Talk with your doctor, your family, and your friends about these possible changes before you have surgery.Hysterectomy may be recommended for:Tumors in the uterus, like uterine fibroidsCancer of the uterus, most often endometrial cancerCancer of the cervix or a precancerous condition of the cervix called cervical dysplasiaCancer of the ovaryEndometriosis, when your pain is severe and other treatments have not helpedSevere, long-term (chronic) vaginal bleeding that cannot be controlled by medicinesProlapse of the uterus. A prolapsed uterus slips down into the vagina.Adenomyosis. This condition occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus grows inside the walls of the uterus.Chronic pelvic painComplications during childbirth, like bleeding that cannot be controlledDepending on the condition, other, less invasive treatments may be possible. See also:Uterine artery embolizationPelvic laparoscopyRisksThe risks for any surgery are:Allergic reactions to medicinesBreathing problemsBlood clots in your leg or pelvic veins that may travel to your lungs. These can be fatal.BleedingInfectionRisks that are possible from a hysterectomy are:Injury to nearby organs, including the bladder or blood vesselsInjury to bowelsPain during sexual intercourseEarly menopause, if the ovaries are removed alsoBefore the ProcedureAlways tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.During the days before the surgery:You may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), clopidogrel (Plavix), warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs like these.Ask your doctor which drugs you should still take on the day of your surgery.If you smoke, try to stop. Ask your doctor or nurse for help quitting.On the day of your surgery:You will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for 8 hours before the surgery.Take your drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.After the ProcedureThe average hospital stay depends on the type of hysterectomy you had. Most women stay 2 to 3 days. When hysterectomy is done because of cancer, the hospital stay is often longer.You will be given pain medicine after surgery through an IV (intravenous, through a vein) and pills. You may also have a catheter into your bladder for 1 to 2 days to pass urine. You will be asked to get up and move around as soon as possible. This will help keep blood clots from forming in your legs and will help you avoid other problems as you recover.You will be asked to get up to use the bathroom as soon as you are able. You may return to a normal diet as soon as your bowels start working again.Outlook (Prognosis)Complete recovery may take 2 weeks to 2 months. Recovery from a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy is faster than recovery from an abdominal hysterectomy. It may also be less painful. Average recovery times are:Abdominal hysterectomy -- 4-6 weeks.Vaginal hysterectomy -- 3-4 weeks.If your ovaries are also removed and you have not gone through menopause yet, this surgery will cause menopause. Your doctor may recommend estrogen replacement therapy.Some women worry that their sexual function will decrease after their uterus is removed. Sexual function after a hysterectomy depends mostly on what sexual function was like before the surgery.ReferencesBulun SE. Endometriosis. N Engl J Med. 2009 Jan 15;360(3):268-79.Van Voorhis B. A 41-year-old woman with menorrhagia, anemia, and fibroids: review of treatment of uterine fibroids. JAMA. 2009 Jan 7;301(1):82-93. Epub 2008 Dec 2.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACOG practice bulletin. Alternatives to hysterectomy in the management of leiomyomas. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Aug;112(2 Pt 1):387-400.Kaunitz AM, Meredith S, Inki P, Kubba A, Sanchez-Ramos L. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and endometrial ablation in heavy menstrual bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;113:1104-1116.National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Cervical Cancer. v.1.2009
Where are humans eggs stored?
In follicles found in a female's ovaries.
