Female Anatomy: the uterus is a sex organ
BackA brief video about the functions of the female organs and the life-long consequences of hysterectomy.
Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: May 21, 2007 at 7:02 pm
Author: HERSFoundation
Length: 0:09:56
Rating: 4.04
Views: 33,274
Tags: hysterectomy ovaries oophorectomy castration sex orgasm fibroids endometriosis prolapse informed consent
Video Comments:
PhilTHC (Monday 11th of August 2008 01:47:19 AM)
Yeah the vagina SURE is amazing
charlieglebby (Thursday 31st of July 2008 06:17:00 PM)
Im young, but i think i may have a prolapsed uterus which sounds crazy.
i have a heavy feeling and i see pale pink flesh in my opening, with a little hole in it.
please tell me what this could be?
HERSFoundation (Thursday 31st of July 2008 08:24:20 PM)
What you're describing sounds like either a uterine or a bladder prolapse. A gynecologist will be able to tell you whether it's your uterus or your bladder. Before you're examined tell the doctor not to use instruments, you can demonstrate the prolapse by bearing down. There is conservative management for both of these conditions. Once you determine if it's your uterus or bladder you can contact HERS at 610.667.7757 and discuss conservative treatment options. HERS will also send you information.
valzoom (Saturday 22nd of November 2008 03:34:47 PM)
It could well be vaginal prolapse, not necessarily anything to immediately worry about. Many people experience this, it is quite common, although usually a result of trauma to the vagina, e.g. childbirth. I should get it checked, this is what I have. I had the exact same symptoms, I have mild pelvic floor prolapse, I have decided against surgery. I had a repair last year but it was unsuccessful and now they say they'd perform a hysterectomy as well if I wanted another repair. No thanks!!
HERSFoundation (Friday 18th of July 2008 06:08:47 AM)
Is the bleeding spotting or is it a significant amount of blood? Is it blood bright red or dark?
SweetDementedAlice (Thursday 17th of July 2008 09:12:31 PM)
Hi,
I've been having very weird problems. During masterbation, i experience bleeding. Whether its past my menstration or before it. I've been worried that something may be wrong. Can you help me?
HERSFoundation (Thursday 24th of April 2008 06:42:09 PM)
Due to the limitation on the size of the posts my reply will be in more than one post.
If you are curious about what the condition of your ovaries was when they were removed you could obtain your Pathology Report. You can obtain it from the Medical Records Department of the hospital where the surgery was performed, and you can also get it from the office of the doctor who performed the surgery. If you would like some help interpreting it a HERS counselor can review it with you by telephone.
HERSFoundation (Thursday 24th of April 2008 06:43:07 PM)
You can arrange a telephone counseling appointment by contacting HERS at 610.667.7757. You can fax your Pathology Report to HERS at 610.667.8096.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your perception and experience do not need to mirror that of anyone else. That you've talked with 30 women who say they have had not problems since the surgery only reflects what they told you, but it does not reflect the fact that every woman who undergoes a hysterectomy has structural and anatomic changes.
HERSFoundation (Thursday 24th of April 2008 06:44:03 PM)
. Even if these women don't consider it a problem to have a shortened vagina, a loss of uterine orgasm (if they experienced uterine orgasm before the surgery -- of course they didn't lose it if they never experienced it before the surgery), a three times greater risk of heart disease if only their uterus was removed, and a 7 times greater risk of heart disease if their ovaries were also removed.
HERSFoundation (Thursday 24th of April 2008 06:44:28 PM)
HERS doesn't in any consider that you were attempting to defame the foundation, there was no offense taken. This is an open forum, your comments are welcome. Part of the process of an open forum is an honest exchange of information and opinions.