Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this book along with the Essentials of Hysterectomy.This book covers things in a professional, conservative and unbiased way.If you are looking for just the facts, this book delivers.Published in 2003, it breaks down the topics into parts:Anatomy & Diagnosis, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Uterine Prolapse, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Pelvic Pain, Infection, Adhesions & Cancer.Then it talks about surgery and what to expect in the hospital.The last part of the book talks about hormone replacement therapy and sexual & reproductive issues.It has simple diagrams scattered throughout to demonstrate the anatomy.At the end of each chapter, a summary is made with the major points.Written to college level, I also enjoyed the Essentials of Hysterectomy that says nearly the same thing with humor added in here and there for interest sake. An informative and straightforward book.

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Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performedon women in the United States. Because of new nonsurgical treatments and the rising oppositionto the procedure from women's and patients' groups, hysterectomies are performed less frequentlythan in the past, but many disorders of the uterus-fibroid tumors, uterine and cervical cancer,pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine prolapse-still may requiresurgical treatment. For some women, the decision to have a hysterectomy is an easy one; forothers, it is a difficult choice associated with concerns about risks, discomfort, and femaleidentity.
In Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, experienced gynecologists Edward Wallachand Esther Eisenberg provide complete and up-to-date information about every aspect of theprocedure. Written with compassion for all women, this indispensable guide explains theanatomy of the uterus, describes the symptoms of gynecological disorders that may requirehysterectomy, discusses the full range of diagnostic tests and treatments, provides details of thesurgery itself and postoperative recovery, includes details about other approaches to treatment,and examines long-term consequences involving sexual and reproductive issues as well ashormone replacement therapy. Also included is useful advice about how to talk with your doctorand case studies illustrating the real-life experiences of a variety of women.
In Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, women will find the information they need towork with their physicians to make informed decisions about their health care.