Hysterectomy

Is A Pelvic Exam Possible After a Hysterectomy?

By NWHN Staff | Jul 28, 2016 | Comments Off on Is A Pelvic Exam Possible After a Hysterectomy?

Your uterus is not the only part of the body examined during a pelvic exam. In addition to the uterus, a doctor will also examine the vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum and pelvis for any abnormalities. Depending on the type of hysterectomy you received, other areas may still need to be examined during a pelvic exam.

Is Getting a Hysterectomy My Only Option for Treating Fibroids?

By Shaniqua Seth | Jul 7, 2016 | Comments Off on Is Getting a Hysterectomy My Only Option for Treating Fibroids?

Fibroids, or muscular tumors that grow in the uterine wall, are extremely common. Not all fibroids have to be removed and a hysterectomy is not your only option for treating them.

Women and Fibroids: Making the Best Decisions

By NWHN Staff | Jul 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Women and Fibroids: Making the Best Decisions

Uterine fibroids are an extremely common, but not very well-understood, women’s health topic. When a woman is told that she has fibroids, her first question is usually “What do I do?”

Hysterectomy

By NWHN Staff | Jul 9, 2015 | Comments Off on Hysterectomy

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.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Ending the Epidemic of Unnecessary Hysterectomies

By NWHN Staff | Nov 1, 2009 | Comments Off on Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Ending the Epidemic of Unnecessary Hysterectomies

One day around two years ago, while examining my body, I discovered a pelvic organ prolapse. Being a health researcher, I immediately started researching what I was facing. Two gynecologists I saw were ready to wheel me into surgery for a hysterectomy, and offered no alternatives, because I was menopausal, and therefore “do not need” my uterus.