So You're Having a Hysterectomy

so you're having a hysterectomyIf you've been informed that you need a hysterectomy, this book is for you. Step by step, test by test, decision by decision, you'll know what to expect and what your choices are. Why are you having problems? Do you really need a hysterrectomy? What are the alternatives? Is it best to just "wait and see"? And if you do decide to go ahead, what type of hysterectomy procedure is right for you? From diagnosis to recovery,So You're Having a Hysterectomy is the ultimate guide for women facing this controversial surgery. Balanced, accurate information, real-life patient stories, and detailed illustrations give you the inside story on each medical procedure, while extensive self-help sections give you the power to find your own personal road to wellness-whatever you decide."Been there, done that, does not an expert make. Event though I have had a hysterectomy and am a sex educator/counselor, I still learned a great deal about hysterectomy from this book. Highly recommended reading."-Sue Hohanson, RN CM, sex educator/counselor and host of theSunday Night Sex Show

Togas Tulandi MD, FRCSC, FACOG is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Milton Leong Chair in Reproductive Medicine at McGill University Barbara Levy MD, FACOG, FACS is a gynecologist/surgeon at the Franciscan Health System in Federal Way, Washington, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington

Introduction	p. xi
You and Your Uterus	p. 1
The facts on your reproductive organs
Their roles in both reproduction and sex
Hormones
How it all works together
What can go wrong
Symptoms
Tests and Investigations	p. 30
The basic pelvic exam
Pap smears, ultrasound, colposcopy, D&C, biopsy, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy
What they tell us
Anemia
Is Hysterectomy Right for You?	p. 44
How to make your decision
Types of hysterectomy
Pros and cons of hysterectomy and the alternatives
Hysterectomy myths
Getting Ready for Your Hysterectomy	p. 63
Time off
Pre-admission tests and procedures
Consent
Planning for a blood transfusion
Questions you could ask
The Day of Your Hysterectomy	p. 75
Your hospital checklist
Arrival at the hospital
Medications
Preparations for surgery
The Hysterectomy Procedure	p. 83
Step-by-step guide to the procedure
Abdominal, vaginal and laparoscopic routes
General anesthetic
Regional anesthesia
Tests and other investigations
Closing the incision
Alternatives to Hysterectomy	p. 100
Doing nothing
Self-help measures
Drug treatments
The facts on D&Cs, uterine fibroid embolization, endometrial ablation, myomectomy, and myolysis
When it's All Over	p. 123
What to expect when you wake up
Your recovery in the hospital
Pain management
Wound care
Eating, drinking, going to the bathroom
Leaving the hospital
Recovering at Home	p. 137
Medication
Caring for your incisions
Eating
Going to the bathroom
Emergency measures
Work, exercise, driving, flying
Sex
Emotions
Follow-up visits
How You Can Help Yourself	p. 152
Healing
Managing menopause
A healthier future
Diet, vitamins, and herbs
Complementary therapies
Breast exams
Kegel exercises
Has my Hysterectomy Worked?	p. 173
What to expect right away
The long-term picture
Results for pelvic pain and endometriosis
Post-surgical problems
Hormone Replacement Therapy	p. 178
Benefits
Side effects
Skin patches, gels, rings, creams
Who should avoid it
Future Directions in Hysterectomy	p. 188
Clinical trials
Trends
Fertility- and nerve-sparing techniques
Future alternatives
Who's Who of Hospital Staff	p. 193
Glossary	p. 199
Resources	p. 203
Your Diary	p. 206
Index	p. 224
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