PreOp® Patient Education Hysterectomy Removal of Uterus
Backhttp://www.PreOp.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO Your doctor has recommended that you have a hysterectomy with the removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. But what does that actually mean? Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus - the organ that holds and protects the fetus during pregnancy. Hysterectomy often also involves the removal of other parts of the reproductive system, including the ovaries - where eggs are produced - the fallopian tubes which carry the eggs to the uterus and the cervix - or neck of the uterus. There are many different reasons why a doctor may recommend this kind of surgery. In many cases, disease or the growth of abnormal tissue will lead a doctor to recommend the removal of the uterus, the ovaries and fallopian tubes. In some cases, unusually heavy menstrual flow and the accompanying discomfort may make hysterectomy an important treatment option for patient and physician to consider. But no matter what the reason behind it, you should be aware that the removal of the uterus and other reproductive organs is a serious step and it can mean significant changes in your life. After having a hysterectomy, you will not be able to have children and if because your ovaries are removed as part of the procedure, you may even need to take medication to replace hormones that your body once produced on its own. So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation.
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Uploaded: November 3, 2007 at 1:38 pm
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Video Comments:
A0Refrigerator (Tuesday 2nd of December 2008 04:12:15 PM)
Sexy time without the baby making, HIGH FIVE!
minana08 (Monday 27th of October 2008 11:47:07 AM)
thanks skada, I actually had mine done 2 weeks ago, it had to be done to, it wasn`t as bad as I thought, now I am recovering love the pain pills, and can`t wait until I get completly well and start a life without periods! yea!
minana08 (Saturday 13th of September 2008 09:35:34 AM)
I am 35 and I have a slightly enlarge uterus so I have heavy periods he give a D&C but he wants to take my uterus out, I am very scared I have heard many stuff about side effects. so I don`t know if I should do it or not.
skada682 (Sunday 26th of October 2008 07:08:16 PM)
i am currently recovering from a hystorectomy and all is well. I am only 35 but it had to be done and i could not deal with the problems anymore. as for side effects, i am on the patch to help with the horemones. just think--no more periods!!!!
FrankIeroiscute (Thursday 24th of July 2008 11:12:01 AM)
Im scared that I have adnormal tissue
heartscrubs (Friday 22nd of February 2008 07:27:01 PM)
hystoectomy