Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman's uterus (also known as the womb). Hence, a woman who has had a hysterectomy cannot have babies in the normal way. However, with the development of research in medical science, a couple may have a baby after a hysterectomy via surrogacy or uterus transplantation. Read more: Is There Any Way to Have a Baby After a Hysterectomy? Article
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Can a Partial Hysterectomy Cause Hormonal Imbalance?
A partial hysterectomy may affect your hormones. Understand the signs of hormonal imbalance, how doctors diagnose hormonal imbalance, and what you can do to treat hormonal imbalance after partial hysterectomy.
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Birth Control Options
Birth control is available in a variety of methods and types. The method of birth control varies from person to person, and their preferences to either become pregnant or not. Examples of barrier methods include barrier methods (sponge, spermicides, condoms), hormonal methods (pill, patch), surgical sterilization (tubal ligation, vasectomy), natural methods, and the morning-after pill. Side effects and risks of each birth control option should be reviewed before using any birth control method.
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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is an invasive, surgical procedure recommended for women who have problems with their uterus. The advantages and disadvantages of hysterectomy depend on the symptoms a woman is experiencing before the procedure.
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Recovery Time for a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus. The recovery is faster, and post-operative discomfort is minimal with a laparoscopic hysterectomy.
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Can You Have a Hysterectomy With C-Section?
Hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) may be performed during Cesarean delivery and is referred to as a Cesarean hysterectomy. It involves the removal of the uterus at the time of Cesarean delivery.
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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Laparoscopic Surgery?
When done for the treatment of medical conditions, the recovery may vary depending on the type of treatment. After a major surgery, such as a laparoscopic hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), removal of the ovaries or removal of a kidney for the treatment of cancer, it may take up to 12 weeks to recover. The patient may be able to resume their activities within 3 weeks of a minor laparoscopic surgery, such as an appendix removal.
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What Is the Difference Between a Total and Radical Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It is the second most commonly performed surgery in non-pregnant women. A total hysterectomy involves the removal of the whole uterus and cervix, whereas a radical hysterectomy is the removal of the whole uterus and its adjacent tissues (ligaments), cervix and some part of the vagina.
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How Long Does Vaginal Hysterectomy Take?
Vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina. When the uterus is removed by making an incision over the abdomen, the surgical procedure is called abdominal hysterectomy. The choice of surgery depends on the size and shape of the uterus and the indication for surgery, which is up to the surgeon.
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What Happens When You Have a Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is a major surgery that ends up impacting a woman’s life considerably.
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What Causes Vault Prolapse?
Over one-third of the women in the United States have experienced some form of pelvic prolapse in their lives. Vault prolapse can occur whenever the supporting structures in the pelvis become weak, torn or stretched. The causes include childbirth, surgery, obesity, long-term constipation, long-term cough and other conditions.
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What Is the Most Common Reason for a Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a major operation for a woman that involves the removal of her uterus. It is the most common non-pregnancy-related surgery performed in women in the United States.
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How Do I Know if My Baby Has Colic?
Colic is also known as infantile colic and excessive crying syndrome. This is characterized by frequent, prolonged, and intense crying in an infant for reasons we do not know. Most of the time, the infant is healthy and is neither hungry nor has a dirty diaper.
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