This updated version of the groundbreaking book reveals what a survey of post-hysterectomy patients have said; what men have to say about their fears, perceptions, and misconceptions about their sexual relationships with their partner after hysterectomy; and what choices 1, 000 board certified female gynecologists would make for themselves if they were facing hysterectomy.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Part I. Hysterectomy Past and Present
Chapter 1: The History and Politics of Hysterectomy
Chapter 2: Anatomy 101
Chapter 3: Who Gets a Hysterectomy? Who Absolutely Needs One?
Part II. Uterine Disorders and Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Chapter 4: Fibroids-What, Where, and How
Chapter 5: Nonsurgical Treatment of Fibroids
Chapter 6: Removing Fibroids
Chapter 7: Uterine Prolapse
Chapter 8: Pain and Abnormal Bleeding
Chapter 9: Precancerous Conditions and Cancer
Part III. Surgery and Recovery
Chapter 10: Abdominal Hysterectomy
Chapter 11: Vaginal Hysterectomy and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 12: Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy
Chapter 13: Choosing a Surgeon
Chapter 14: Anesthetic Issues
Chapter 15: Preparing for Surgery
Chapter 16: The Day of Surgery
Chapter 17: Recovering From Surgery
Chapter 18: Complications and How to Reduce Your Risk
Part IV. Decisions Regarding Surgery
Chapter 19: The Cervix Decision
Chapter 20: The Ovary Decision
Chapter 21: Women at Genetic Risk for Gynecologic Cancers
Chapter 22: Time for That Tummy Tuck? Plastic and Associated Procedures
Part V. Life after Hysterectomy
Chapter 23: Exercise and other Acitivites
Chapter 24: A Word (or Two) about Hormones
Chapter 25: Alternatives to Estrogen Therapy
Chapter 26: Sex after Hysterectomy
Chapter 27: Pregnancy after Hysterectomy
Chapter 28: What I Have Learned from My Patients (and Their Husbands)
Chapter 29: Resources
Index
About the Author
