Prolapsed Bladder and Treatment Options After a Hysterectomy
A fallen bladder, also known as cystocele or prolapsed bladder, is common after hysterectomies. It involves the bladder falling into the vaginal canal.
Understanding the Side Effects of Hysterectomy at 40
A Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus that may involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and other surrounding structures. It may be done for a variety of reasons: Uterine fibroids, bleeding, Uterine prolapse and Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries.
Do Women Always Need a Man’s Consent to Get a Hysterectomy?
No state mandates spousal consent for this procedure, and any such proposals would almost certainly be found to be unconstitutional. That’s because hysterectomy can be considered to be a sterilization procedure, since pregnancy cannot occur afterwards.
Fibroids
Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors found within the uterine walls, often resulting in a change in the size or shape of the uterus.