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Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including treatment for cancer.
471 Questions
What mood swings do you suffer from after a hysterectomy?
i had an adominal myomectomy to remove a fibroid 5 weeks ago, and my mood swings are a slite bit of depression, I did not want to talk to anyone, you get fustrated from time to time, you have your good days and bad days. I would check with your dr to see symptoms will go away
How common is pneumonia after a hysterectomy?
It is not one of the usual side effects of a hysterectomy. Bear in mind however that your body is getting used to your new status and your immune system may be lowered increasing the risk of any infection.
What is Operating time for laparoscopy hysterectomy?
It really depends on your surgeon and whether or not they are treating anything else at the same time. The fastest I've seen was 1 hour but it is normal for them to take up to 2-3 hours.
How do you test for chlamydia and gonorrhea in a woman who has had a complete hysterectomy?
In a woman with a hysterectomy, recommended testing is urethral.
Code for total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
Needs more information to get a proper answer
Had a hysterectomy years ago now having symptoms of menopause?
If you just had your uterus and cervix removed your ovaries will still be functioning and you will still go through the menopause. The average age being 51.7 years. If you had your ovaries removed at the time of the hysterectomy then you would have gone into immediate surgical menopause at that time.
What if you are pregnant and facing a hysterectomy?
It is very unlikely that any surgeon will perform a hysterectomy if you are or could be pregnant unless you have an ectopic pregnancy in which case he/she may perform a salpingo oopherectomy (tubes and ovary) on one side but unlikely to take uterus as well.
Open surgery for hysterectomy and ovary removal?
With no ovaries or uterus, you definitely won't get pregnant.
What instrument is used for blunt dissection of the bladder during a hysterectomy?
Depends on the surgeon but usually a hemostat
Can you collect unemployment benefits after you have a hysterectomy?
It depends on the state and what your work history was like, as well as all the other unemployment criteria your state may require.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ovarian Cancer ?
Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common form of cancer in women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 21,990 new cases of ovarian cancer were diagnosed in 2011, and an average of 15,460 women in the United States will die from ovarian cancer. Learning about ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and treatments, can help women get an early diagnosis.
Is there a way to prevent ovarian cancer?At this time, there is no way to prevent ovarian cancer from forming. There are several things that a women can do to lower her risk of developing the condition. Taking oral contraceptives can reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer by nearly 50 percent if taken for at least 5 years. Pregnancy and breast-feeding also reduces the risk. Other factors that reduce the risk of ovarian cancer include tubal ligation, hysterectomy, and prophylactic oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries).
Does ovarian cancer show symptoms during its early stages?Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be hard to distinguish from other conditions, and can commonly mimic non-gynecologic conditions. Many women have stated that they had symptoms from their ovarian cancer, even in the earlier stages. These symptoms included: abdominal discomfort or bloating, pelvic pain, urgent need to urinate, persistent gas, nausea, indigestion, unexplained weight loss or gain or changes in bowel habits, loss of appetite, feeling full during or quickly after a meal, lack of energy, pain during intercourse, shortness of breath, or lower back pain.
Who is at risk for ovarian cancer?The exact cause of ovarian cancer is not certain, but studies have shown several factors that may increase a woman's chance of developing the condition. Woman with a family history of ovarian cancer, especially among first-degree relatives, have an increased risk. Ovarian cancer also increases its risk as the woman becomes older. Most cases occur in women over the age of 50. Women who have never had children are more likely to develop ovarian cancer. Those who use fertility drugs or have had hormone replacement therapy are also at risk, although this is somewhat controversial.
What do you mean by Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is removal of uterus. Total hysterectomy is removal of uterus and cervix. If fallopian tubes and ovaries removed as well this is a salpingo oopherectomy (bilateral = both- unilateral one). So a total hysterectomy with salpingo oopherectomy is the uterus,cervix,fallopian tubes and ovaries
Should an 86 year old have a hysterectomy?
If there is a medical need for it such as cancer fibroids etc.
A pan hysterectomy is also known as total hysterectomy. It is a surgical procedure during which the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed.
A recent British study reported, however, that many women prefer endometrial ablation to hysterectomy because it is less invasive and safer.
Should you still visit an OB GYN after having a complete hysterectomy?
Not unless there is a complication before he has given you the "all and release." If you mean total hysterectomy (uterus and cervix) then you will still have your fallopian tubes and ovaries, so if you have trouble with these then yes.
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Should you keep your tubes and ovaries when you do your hysterectomy?
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.
What is total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salphingo?
Removal of uterus.cervix and both fallopian tubes. It is likely that you will have an oopherectomy (removal of ovaries) if you have a slpingectomy.
