Hysterectomy: 6 Things Women Should Know
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A New Take on Hysterectomy
Advances in surgery let women recover faster, with little or no scar.
Hysterectomy: Making Your Decision on Surgery
Which Type of Hysterectomy Is Right for You?
There are many different ways to do a hysterectomy. The ideal surgery for each woman depends on her particular medical problem. What's best for you?
There are many different ways to do a hysterectomy. The ideal surgery for each woman depends on her particular medical problem. What's best for you?
Hysterectomy Recovery: What Can You Expect?
Recovering from a hysterectomy is easier and quicker than in the past. But your body does need time to heal, and complications can occur.
Recovering from a hysterectomy is easier and quicker than in the past. But your body does need time to heal, and complications can occur.
Alternatives to Hysterectomy: Your Other Options
It's good to know all your options before you undergo a hysterectomy. Here are alternative treatments for uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, and heavy bleeding.
It's good to know all your options before you undergo a hysterectomy. Here are alternative treatments for uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, and heavy bleeding.
Should You Take Estrogen After Your Hysterectomy?
In younger women, hysterectomy can bring on sudden menopause.
Which type of estrogen is right for your needs?
Healthy Lifestyle Tips
Recipe for Health: Diet, Stress Reduction, and Fitness Tips
After a hysterectomy, you need to stick to a healthy lifestyle. You may face weight gain, stress, problems sleeping. Your hormones are changing, and so is your body.
After a hysterectomy, you need to stick to a healthy lifestyle. You may face weight gain, stress, problems sleeping. Your hormones are changing, and so is your body.