Health Books about hysterectomy
What is hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called supra-cervical). In many cases, surgical removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy) is performed concurrent with a hysterectomy. The surgery is then called "total abdominal hysterectomy with salpingo-oopherectomy."
Although many hysterectomies are performed via a full abdominal incision laparotomy, two common surgical approaches which are less invasive are laparoscopically or vaginally. Surgery with ovarian conservation is an option for the pre-menopausal patient with benign disease (non cancer). Indications for hysterectomy include uterine fibroids, pelvic pain (including endometriosis and adenomyosis), pelvic relaxation (or prolapse), heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding, and cancer or pre-cancer diseases. Uterine fibroids, although a benign disease, may cause heavy menstrual flow and discomfort to some women. Many treatments are possible: medical (the use of NSAIDS for the pain or hormones to suppress the menstrual cycle), uterine artery embolization, or surgical. The surgical treatment varies depending on the location of the fibroids. If the fibroids are inside the lining of the uterus, hysteroscopic removal might be an option. |
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The book is short, easy to read, and very light, although it does touch on heavy subjects, such as hormones gone awry after surgery and what to do about it. It also talks about things that always happen but no one ever seems to address in books or even in conversation. For example, one woman mentions that she smelled an odd scent coming from her body after surgery and wondered if anyone else had experienced this. Several people responded with a resounding "yes!" A few had been ignored by hosital staff and doctors, but a couple others had been told it was from the anasthesia administered at surgery. Tbe book explains these little oddities and can put one's mind at ease.
Small topics like these are addressed throughout the book and give a clear picture of what to expect. One topic I found particularly helpful was the focus on the swelling stomach, aka "swelly belly." I've read little about this topic in other books, but apparently it's quite a problem for the women after surgery. Many good ideas and tips to help with "swelly belly" are offered. The whole book is like this, and I find it is worth every penny I spent on this short little book.
I gave it four stars because like another reviewer, I found some of the writing silly. Although it was jammed full of excellent information, the delivery at times felt, well, a bit too sappy, even for me, a person who appreicates humor. I know a lot of people like it, and I, too, like the idea of going to the Castle and calling one's self a "punctured princess." However, some of it just went a bit too far. I believe it's important to be able to laugh and to create an image of being a princess, so when we're being wheeled down the hall on a gurney into the operating room, it will give us courage, so I liked the lightheartedness, but at times it made me squirm reading it. Still, worth every penny even if I had to wade quickly through a few passages.
I still recommend the book highly for information that you won't find anywhere else...[...]!