Essential Guide to Hysterectomy : Complete Advice from a Gynecologist on Your Choices Before, During, and after Surgery-Including the Latest Treatment Options and Alternatives

by Streicher, Lauren F., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781590770573
• ISBN10: 1590770579
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

In clear, conversational language, Dr. Lauren Streicher discusses everything a woman needs to know to make informed choices about this often-controversial subject, including emotions and sex after surgery, hormone replacement, and much more.

Author Biography

Lauren F. Streicher, M.D. is a practicing obstetrician gynecologist on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She is on the faculty of Northwestern's affiliate medical school, The Feinberg School of Medicine

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Part I: Hysterectomy Past and Present
The History and Politics of Hysterectomy	3	(14)
Anatomy 101	17	(12)
Who Gets a Hysterectomy? Who Absolutely Needs One?	29	(14)
Part II: Uterine Disorders and Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Fibroids---What, Where, and How	43	(14)
Nonsurgical Treatment of Fibroids	57	(12)
Removing Fibroids	69	(16)
Uterine Prolapse	85	(10)
Pain and Abnormal Bleeding	95	(26)
Precancerous Conditions and Cancer	121	(16)
Part III: Surgery and Recovery
Abdominal Hysterectomy	137	(16)
Vaginal Hysterectomy and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence	153	(12)
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy	165	(20)
Choosing a Surgeon	185	(18)
Anesthetic Issues	203	(10)
Preparing for Surgery	213	(14)
The Day of Surgery	227	(18)
Recovering from Surgery	245	(18)
Complications and How to Reduce Your Risk	263	(18)
Part IV: Decisions Regarding Surgery
The Cervix Decision	281	(8)
The Ovary Decision	289	(12)
Women at Genetic Risk for Ovarian Cancer	301	(10)
Time for That Tummy Tuck? Plastic and Associated Procedures	311	(12)
Part V: Life After Hysterectomy
Exercise and Other Activities	323	(14)
A Word (or Two) About Hormones	337	(24)
Sex After Hysterectomy	361	(16)
Pregnancy After Hysterectomy	377	(8)
What I Have Learned from My Patients (and Their Husbands)	385	(28)
Index	413