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Yearly Archives: 2008
19/04/08 – When asked ‘If you had to make the choice again, would you still have a hysterectomy?’ over 84% of patients said YES
In July 2007, The Hysterectomy Association posted a quick survey on the web. The purpose was to identify areas for possible future research. Over the course of the one week that the survey was available, there were 1639 respondents. Whilst … finish reading 19/04/08 – When asked ‘If you had to make the choice again, would you still have a hysterectomy?’ over 84% of patients said YES
Tibolone
Tibolone is a synthetic steroid used as a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which mimics the activity of oestrogen and progesterone in the female body. It is normally taken orally, when it is broken down in to three separate component parts … finish reading Tibolone
Von Willebrands Disease
Von Willebrand’s is an inherited blood clotting condition that leads to abnormal bleeding similar to haemophilia. It can affect both men and women, unlike haemophilia and it is thought that about 1 in 100 women suffers from it so it … finish reading Von Willebrands Disease
Laparascopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH) is a procedure using laparoscopic surgical techniques and instruments to remove the uterus (womb) and/or tubes and ovaries through the vagina. Its greatest benefit is the potential to convert what would have been an abdominal … finish reading Laparascopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparascopic Total Hysterectomy
A Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy is similar to a Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy in that most of the work is done via three cuts in the abdomen, however it differs because it involves removing the cervix as well. It could also be … finish reading Laparascopic Total Hysterectomy
LASH – Laparascopic Supracervical Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH) is a much less invasive procedure than either abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy that leaves the cervix and its mucous glands in place thus avoiding vaginal dryness which can be one of the most common complaints that … finish reading LASH – Laparascopic Supracervical Hysterectomy
How long will it take me to recover?
Get your FREE hysterectomy recovery hints and tips delivered by email daily. A doctor or gynaecologist will normally say that it takes around six weeks to recover from an abdominal hysterectomy. However, our anecdotal evidence suggests that the vast majority … finish reading How long will it take me to recover?
Hysterectomy and weight gain
Get your FREE hysterectomy recovery hints and tips delivered by email daily. Many women complain about gaining weight after a hysterectomy and they often put it down to the surgery itself. However, it is entirely possible that weight put on … finish reading Hysterectomy and weight gain
Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome
Polycystic ovaries (also called Stein-Leventhal syndrome or PCOS) is a condition associated with multiple cysts on or in the ovaries. Every month, during a normal menstrual cycle, the ovaries will produce follicles that contain the eggs which are released. Normally … finish reading Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome
Soya Benefits
Soya is a food source rich in genistein and daidzein, two phytoestrogens. They have a significant oestrogenic effect and are thought to help regulate hormonal imbalances in women. It has also been claimed that they can help to prevent osteoporosis … finish reading Soya Benefits
