Hysterectomy Center - Sterling, VA
Sterling Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for HysterectomyType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Sterling * Shaukat Jahan MD  Loudoun Ob/Gyn PC  Loudoun Ob/Gyn PC  Virginia Gynecologists  For Women Ob/Gyn  Medics USA  Healthcare for Women  Healthcare for Women  Healthcare for Women  Healthcare for Women  Healthcare for Women  Healthcare for Women  Perfectly Female Womens Healthcare  Physicians For Ob/Gyn Care  Women First OB/GYN  Perfectly Female Womens Healthcare  Lansdowne Ob/Gyn PLLC  Perfectly Female Womens Healthcare  Perfectly Female Womens Healthcare  Metropolitan Women Center  Alfreda Jones MD  Marci Krop Cook MD FACOG  Reston Womens Ob/Gyn Care PC  Womens Global Health of Northern Virginia  Physicians For Ob/Gyn Care  Physicians For Ob/Gyn Care  Loudoun Ob/Gyn PC  Women First OB/GYN  Lansdowne Ob/Gyn PLLC  Alfreda Jones MD  Loudoun Ob/Gyn PC  Supria Varma MD  Denita Speyer MD & Diane Barrett MD  Virginia Women's Health Associates  Joel W Match MD  Denita Speyer MD & Diane Barrett MD  Angela C Bess MD  Women To Women PC  Women To Women PC  Neil G Foster MD  Women's Healthcare Associates  Women's Healthcare Associates  Women To Women PC  Paul A Tudder MD FACOG PC  Kaiser Permanente Health Care Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Care Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Care Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Care Center  Kaiser Permanente Health Care Center  Virginia Hackenberg & Annemarie Spooner MDs  Virginia Hackenberg & Annemarie Spooner MDs  Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine  Paul Weisshaar MD  Fairfax Ob/Gyn Associates  Fairfax Ob/Gyn Associates  Fairfax Ob/Gyn Associates  Fairfax Ob/Gyn Associates  Fairfax Ob/Gyn Associates  Northern Virginia Ob/Gyn  Northern Virginia Ob/Gyn  Northern Virginia Ob/Gyn  Northern Virginia Ob/Gyn  Northern Virginia Ob/Gyn  Northern Virginia Ob/Gyn  Hunter Scott Tashman MD  Greenbriar Ob/Gyn  Fair Ridge Ob/Gyn Associates  Greenbriar Ob/Gyn  Fair Ridge Ob/Gyn Associates  Fair Oaks Womens Center  Eleni Solos-Kountouris MD PC  Greenbriar Ob/Gyn  Fair Ridge Ob/Gyn Associates  Loudoun Physicians For Women  Loudoun Physicians For Women  Loudoun Physicians For Women  Loudoun Physicians For Women  Loudoun Physicians For Women  Farooq Akbar MD PC  Paul A Tudder MD FACOG PC  Virginia Gynecologists  Joyce P Hair MD  Tepeyac Family Center  Tepeyac Family Center  Tepeyac Family Center  Tepeyac Family Center  Tepeyac Family Center  Advanced Womens Health Care  James Kacedan MD  Virginia Gynecologists  Virginia Gynecologists  Homer E Knudson MD  Virginia Women's Health Associates  William J Garcia MD  Advance Ob/Gyn Center  Merifield Ob/Gyn  Andersen Davis Maanavi Muasher & Yoon MDs  Andersen Davis Maanavi Muasher & Yoon MDs  Women's Health Associates PC  Margaret Davis MD & Nancy Hafner MD Sterling, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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HysterectomyRead the Hysterectomy article » What is a hysterectomy?A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure whereby the uterus (womb) is removed. Hysterectomy is the most common non-obstetrical surgical procedure of women in the United States.
How common is hysterectomy?Approximately 300 out of every 100,000 women will undergo a hysterectomy.
Why is a hysterectomy performed?The most common reason hysterectomy is performed is for uterine fibroids The next most common reasons are:
Only 10% of hysterectomy is performed for cancer. This article will primarily focus on the use of hysterectomy for non-cancerous, non-emergency reasons, which can involve even more challenging decisions for women and their doctors. Uterine fibroids (also known as uterine leiomyomata) are by far the most common reason a hysterectomy is performed. Uterine fibroids are benign growths of the uterus, the cause of which is unknown. Although the vast majority are benign, meaning they do not cause or turn into cancer, uterine fibroids can cause medical problems. Indications for hysterectomy in cases of uterine fibroids are excessive size (usually greater than the size of an eight month pregnancy), pressure or pain, and/or bleeding severe enough to produce anemia. Pelvic relaxation is another condition that can require treatment with a hysterectomy. In this condition, a woman experiences a loosening of the support muscles and tissues in the pelvic area. Mild relaxation can cause first degree prolapse, in which the cervix (the uterine opening) is about halfway down into the vagina. In second degree prolapse, the cervix or leading edge of the uterus has moved to the vaginal opening, and in third degree... Recommended Reading Related to HysterectomyWhat Do Bladder Spasms Feel Like?Normally, the bladder gently fills with urine and you slowly become aware of the need to urinate. This feeling is your cue to start looking for a bathroom. But in people who have bladder spasms, the sensation occurs suddenly and often severely. A spasm itself is the sudden, involuntary squeezing of a muscle. A bladder spasm, or "detrusor contraction," occurs when the bladder muscle squeezes suddenly without warning, causing an urgent need to release urine. The spasm can force urine from the bladder, causing leakage. When this happens, the condition is called urge incontinence or overactive bladder. People who have had such spasms describe them as a cramping pain and sometimes as a burning sensation. Some women with severe bladder spasms compared the muscle contractions to severe menstrual cramps and even labor pains experienced during childbirth. Who Is Most Likely to Develop Bla...Other Related Hysterectomy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Sterling
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Cervical Cancer
- Cervical cancer is cancer of the entrance to the womb (uterus). Regular pelvic exams and Pap testing can detect precancerous changes in the cervix. Precancerous changes in the cervix may be treated with cryosurgery, cauterization, or laser surgery. The most common symptom of cancer of the cervix is abnormal bleeding.
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Endometriosis
- Endometriosis is the growth of cells similar to those that form the inside of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometriosis implants are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, outer surfaces of the uterus or intestines, and on the surface lining of the pelvic cavity. They can also be found in the vagina, cervix, and bladder. Treatment of endometriosis can be with medication or surgery.
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Ovarian Cancer
- There are many types of ovarian cancer, epithelial carcinoma is the most common. Women with a family history of ovarian cancer have an increased risk of developing the disease. Some ovarian cancer symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and abnormal vaginal bleeding, however, they usually do not present until the disease has progressed. Early diagnosis is important for successful treatment.
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Uterine Cancer
- Though uterine cancer's cause is unknown, there are many factors that will put a woman at risk, including: over age 50, endometrial hyperplasia, using hormone replacement therapy, obesity, using tamoxifen, being Caucasian, having colorectal cancer. Symptoms of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer) include abnormal vaginal bleeding, painful urination, painful intercourse, and pelvic pain. Treatment depends on staging and may include radiation therapy or hormone therapy.
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Vaginal Bleeding
- Normal vaginal bleeding (menorrhea) occurs through the process of menstruation. Abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who are ovulating regularly most commonly involves excessive, frequent, irregular, or decreased bleeding. Causes of abnormal may arise from a variety of conditions.
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Uterine Fibroids (Benign Tumors of the Uterus)
- Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that originate in the uterus and are usually round or semi-round in shape. The most common symptom of a uterine fibroid is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Other symptoms include pressure, pelvic pain, pressure on the bladder, or pain during a bowel movement. Treatment options vary from surgery to medication.
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Uterine Growths
- Benign uterine growths are tissue enlargements of the female womb (uterus). Three types of benign uterine growths are uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, and uterine polyps. Symptoms include: abdominal pressure, pelvic pain, and pain during intercourse. Diagnosis and treatment of benign uterine growths depends upon the type of growth.
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Sexual Problems (Sex) in Women
- Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem that arises during any phase of the sexual response cycle, preventing an individual or couple from experiencing sexual satisfaction. Physical, medical, and psychological conditions may affect sexual functioning, resulting in inhibited sexual desire, inability to become aroused, lack of orgasm, and painful intercourse. Treating the underlying physical and psychological problems usually resolves most female sexual problems.
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Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical dysplasia is a condition in which the cells of the inner lining of the cervix have precancerous changes. There are two types of cervical dysplasia; 1) squamous intraepithelial lesion, and 2) cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Cervical dysplasia is caused by infection of the cervix with HPV (human papillomavirus). There are various diagnostic measures for cervical dysplasia. Treatment generally depends upon the progression of the dysplasia, mild, moderate, or severe.
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Bladder Spasms
- People who have bladder spasms, the sensation occurs suddenly and often severely. A spasm itself is the sudden, involuntary squeezing of a muscle. A bladder spasm, or "detrusor contraction," occurs when the bladder muscle squeezes suddenly without warning, causing an urgent need to release urine. The spasm can force urine from the bladder, causing leakage. When this happens, the condition is called urge incontinence or overactive bladder.
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