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mzrose07's picture

Menopause. Unless you really need a hysterectomy, I would not recommend it

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I am new to this website, I picked up the website from the az republic "Health trials are catalyst for women's medical site"


     
     
Debra J Orr's picture

Menopause symptoms

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As I try to write this I am Flashing. I had a Hysterectomy 2 and 1/2 years ago. I am 55 years old. Ever since the surgery I have massive mood swings,hot flashes and night sweats. I can't sleep without a sleeping pill and now I add a muscle relaxer because of my resistance to the sleeping pills. I take Estratest but does not seem to help much. I have been on anti-depressants for 20 years my dosage had to be increased since the surgery. I read your article in the newpaper today and copied it at work.


     
     
MaryP's picture

Greatgrandma

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I would like to know if my stress from taking care of a wheeelchair and bed bound spouse affect any of my current conditions. I know if I get away for a couple of hours I feel much better, but it tires me out. I could easily sleep most of the day if I had time.
I had serious surgery in Nov 2007 for an ulcer that would not heal so nopw there are medications, such as for Ostoperosis that I can no longer take. Also I can no longer take Celebrex for my arthritis.
Any suggestions for substitutes?
Thanks


     
     
jr's picture

hysterectomy-what stays? and why?

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Topics: Hysterectomy
     

hysterectomy-what stays? and why?


     
     
Whatever's picture

Partial Hysterectomy

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I had a partial Hysterectomy done on Feb. 12th of this year. I had to have a c-section because I had had two previously. I still am in pain, and it's May 2nd. I told my Dr. each time I went in for my post-op check ups that it hurt to go to the bathroom, to exercise, lay certain ways and sit up straight. "He" said it was normal... how would "he" really know?


     
     
cpukall's picture

HEAR THIS: Dr. Pukall, Who Gets Vulvodynia? Are Women Who’ve had a Hysterectomy More Likely to Experience Vulvar Pain?

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Dr. Caroline Pukall, explains who gets vulvodynia and if women who have had a hysterectomy are more likely to experience vulvar pain?


     
     
HERSFdn's picture

Female Anatomy

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To better understand the changes in your body after hysterectomy, watch the video “Female Anatomy” at the following website: http://hersfoundation.org/anatomy/index..... If you can’t view the video online, click on the links to the left of the viewing screen to read the text and view the anatomical drawings. Empower yourself with information that is every woman's right to know. HERS

     
     
EmpowHer's picture

A Gynecologist's Second Opinion: The Questions & Answers You Need to Take Charge of Your Health (Second Edition, Revised)

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cover of A Gynecologist's Second Opinion: The Questions & Answers You Need to Take Charge of Your Health (Second Edition, Revised)  A Gynecologist's Second Opinion: The Questions & Answers You Need to Take Charge of Your Health (Second Edition, Revised)

author: William H. Parker
Rachel L. Parker
asin: 0452283620
binding: Paperback
list price: $16.00 USD
amazon price: $10.88 USD


Written in Q&A Format, A Gynecologist's Second Opinion answers all the questions that patients actually have but that most doctors often don't have the time or the patience to answer. It addresses women's concerns while providing the facts needed to get appropriate care. The book was written with the idea that a woman should be a partner with her doctor in her health care, and the more information and understanding she had, the better off she would be.


     
     
sshokooh's picture

WATCH THIS: Dr. Shalizeh Shokooh Discusses Diabetes And Your Heart

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If you have diabetes and are worried about your heart health, find out what you need to do.