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Sussex Coast Endometriosis Support Group

The next meeting of the Sussex Endometriosis Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday 31st January.  The speaker will be consultant gynaecologist, Jim English.  The meeting commences at 7pm on the 11th floor (Gynaecology) of the Tower at Royal Sussex County Hospital … finish reading Sussex Coast Endometriosis Support Group

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January 2012 Newsletter and Updates from The Hysterectomy Association

Welcome to 2012 and we will shortly be entering the Chinese Year of the Dragon – it will arrive with a roar on 23rd January and symbolises luck. Here in the Hysterectomy Association office we hope that all our lovely … finish reading January 2012 Newsletter and Updates from The Hysterectomy Association

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Jenny’s Hysterectomy Story

All started several years ago … fibroids. A wait and see approach was taken by my doctors. Eventually due to bloating, painful nauseous periods (having to take time off work) low iron count and feeling very constantly tired,  I decided to … finish reading Jenny’s Hysterectomy Story

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Prima Magazine features Hysterectomy Association founder Linda Parkinson-Hardman

The February edition of Prima Magazine (out now) has a two page article about the founder of The Hysterectomy Association, Linda Parkinson-Hardman in it.  The article charts Linda’s journey from endometriosis sufferer to Hysterectomy Association founder.

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Early mothering affected by the trauma of emergency hysterectomy

Researchers in Australia have found, perhaps unsurprisingly, that mothers who have undergone the trauma of an emergency hysterectomy following severe postpartum haemorrhage have revealed three main areas of concern. They were ‘initial separation: lost bonding time’, ‘feelings of failure’ and ‘relinquishing care … finish reading Early mothering affected by the trauma of emergency hysterectomy

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DHEA Hormone may help to ease menopause symptoms and improve sex lives

A small study that took place in Italy by researchers at the University of Pisa may be indicating that supplementation with artificial versions of the hormone DHEA (a steroid hormone naturally produced by the body’s adrenal gland and used in the … finish reading DHEA Hormone may help to ease menopause symptoms and improve sex lives

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Christmas greetings and December news from the Hysterectomy Association

We wish all our lovely ladies a very merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year too.  We’ll be back in January with our latest newsletter and loads of news and updates too For those of you who are, … finish reading Christmas greetings and December news from the Hysterectomy Association

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Hazel’s Story

I am not/was not superwoman I was on painkillers but there was nothing wrong with my brain and I feel the resuming of as normal a life as possible post op was good for me.  I had worried about the bleeding … finish reading Hazel’s Story

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Julies Endometriosis Story

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis back in 2002 after complaining of pelvic pain for a few years before that! The condition was discovered during removal of a damaged fallopian tube, the endometriosis was in the tube removed. Later pelvic pain … finish reading Julies Endometriosis Story

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The Hysterectomy Chronicles – November 2011

It’s November and the weather is slowly working it’s way round to becoming a little more chilly and frosty.  It will soon be time to curl up in front of the fire and enjoy a great film or a good … finish reading The Hysterectomy Chronicles – November 2011

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