You Don't Need A Hysterectomy: New And New And Effective Ways Of Avoiding Major Surgery Review

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(More customer reviews)at the reaction of the Arlington, Texas reader who went out of her way to attack this book because she believes hystectomies benefit women. Her own experience may have been positive, but why would she want to deprive the other million-plus American women who are advised to have a hysterectomy each year--a proportion greater than in virtually any other country in the world--of the chance to make an informed decision, based on full knowledge of the options? Thank God, there are new options today; as well as a growing sense of responsibility among doctors to avoid unnecessary surgeries that for some may prove emotionally and physically damaging. The new edition (April 2001) of this book offers an excellent overview of the new treatments, as well as the latest thinking about their risks and benefits. But more importantly, this book is evenhanded--never pushing the reader but rather simply laying out the pros and cons of hysterectomy (and oophrectomy, another tough question) in a warmly accessible way, so that she can draw her own conclusions. It is an uplifting,wise, and comprehensive guide that can help any woman make the treatment decision that is right for her. Every gynecologistshould have a copy of this book on display in the waiting room!

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For women of all ages, an empowering guide to avoiding surgery to treat chronic pelvic pain.
When this outstanding medical guide was published in 1993, nearly 600,000 women a year were advised to undergo expensive and potentially risky hysterectomies. Though the issue has garnered much press since, the rate of needless and avoidable hysterectomies has not dropped off significantly. Furthermore, 1 woman in 15 (or nearly 10 million) still suffers chronic pelvic pain and gets bad or incomplete advice on how to treat it.
Hailed by Library Journal as "one of the best women's health books," You Don't Need a Hysterectomy provides authoritative, compassionate advice on the new and effective ways to treat chronic pelvic pain and related gynecological symptoms without radical surgery. Totally revised and updated with up-to-the minute information, You Don't Need a Hysterectomy is an invaluable resource for women.