Τετάρτη 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2009

Hysterectomy

Abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus through an incision in your lower abdomen. Sometimes the procedure also includes removal of one or both ovaries and fallopian tubes. Hysterectomy ranks as one of the most common surgical procedures among women.

Hysterectomy can also be performed through an incision in the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy). But abdominal hysterectomy is the preferred approach if you have a large uterus or if your doctor wants to check other pelvic organs for signs of disease.

Needed if women suffer from:

Gynecologic cancer, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Uterine prolapse,Persistent vaginal bleeding, Chronic pelvic pain

Hysterectomy ends your ability to become pregnant. If you think you might want to become pregnant, ask your doctor about alternatives to this surgery. In the case of cancer, hysterectomy might be the only option. But other conditions — including fibroids, endometriosis and uterine prolapse — have alternative treatments that you can try first.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hysterectomy/MY00163

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