Yearly Archives: 2008

The Menstrual Cycle

The Menstrual Cycle is a series of events that occurs over a period of time that prepares the lining of the uterus (womb) for pregnancy through the implanting of a fertilised egg. If a pregnancy doesn’t occur, then the lining … finish reading The Menstrual Cycle

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Anovulatory bleeding

Anovulatory bleeding is bleeding from the vagina without ovulation. The majority of women have a monthly cycle which produces a variety of changes to the lining of the uterus reading for the implantation of a fertilised egg. If the egg … finish reading Anovulatory bleeding

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Salpingitis

Salpingitis is the inflammation/infection of the fallopian tubes that extend from the uterus to the ovaries. When an infection occurs there is extra fluid (or pus) inside the fallopian tube and it is almost inevitable that when one tube is … finish reading Salpingitis

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Cervicitis

Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix which can be caused by tampons, IUD strings, chemicals or an infection of some description such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea. It can range from mild to severe and symptoms may include vaginal discharge, … finish reading Cervicitis

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Turners Syndrome

Turners Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects women only where there is only one X chromosone rather than two. What this means is that those affected have one 45 instead of the usual 46 chromosones and are infertile as … finish reading Turners Syndrome

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I’m worried about having a hysterectomy

Question: I’m really worried about having a hysterectomy.  I don’t know anybody that has had one and am frightened by the thought of having everything removed as I have heard such negative stories. Answer: Firstly let me reassure you that … finish reading I’m worried about having a hysterectomy

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The Weather Lottery

The Weather Lottery is lots of fun and we receive a large percentage of the income generated of all plays. A fantastic earning potential which will help in our fundraising targets. Please Play Now and Help To Support The Hysterectomy … finish reading The Weather Lottery

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Handy Tablemate

Why not get a handy TableMate just like this one from Amazon and make life much easier whilst you are recovering. You can use it by bed or by the sofa and they don’t cost too much at all, in … finish reading Handy Tablemate

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Accredited Local Contact Training Programme

Our Accredited Local Contact Training Programme for Local Contacts, will provide you with the skills and knowledge to run Preparing For Hysterectomy workshops in your area and also provide coffee shop meetings. Everyone that becomes accredited in this way will … finish reading Accredited Local Contact Training Programme

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Becoming a local contact

Would you like to become more involved with The Hysterectomy Association by becoming a local contact in your area? One of the questions we are most frequently asked is ‘can you tell me who I can talk to in my … finish reading Becoming a local contact

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