how to say no to hysterectomy-why unwarranted?

what your doctor would never tell you about hysterectomy

• decrease in their libido,
• less intense orgasms
• and slower arousal.
• The lack of uterine contractions may reduce the pleasure of orgasm

sad irony

• relief that they do not have to worry about getting pregnant any more enhances sexual pleasure for others.

VARIOUS surgical approaches to hysterectomy.

1. Transabdominal and
2. Transvaginal Hysterectomy.
3. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hystertomy
4. RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY FOR CERVICAL CANCER
5. ROBOT ASSISTED HYSTERECTOMY

WHEN YOU CANNOT AVOID

• heavy periods
• fibroids
• endometriosis
• prolapse
• pelvic inflammatory disease
• cancer

Hormonal problems

In addition to staving off hot flashes and vaginal dryness estrogen helps maintain bone mass and might affect a woman's risk of heart disease

after hysterectomyyour body suddenly will be deprived of estrogen

doctors almost always recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to prevent the premature onset of menopause.

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Psychological problems

the ability to procreate is lost and the feminime instinct mourns

the biological clock ticks in an erratic way and women are aware they are not normal internally

grief, anger and loss of unknown

Women who were planning future pregnancies are the hardest hit emotionally.

Even if their families are complete, many women mourn the loss of their reproductive capacity.

On the other end of the spectrum, women battling cancer can feel intense relief following the operation.

A few studies done in the 1960s and 1970s indicated that women are more prone to clinical depression after a hysterectomy.

Sexual problems.

• loss of libido,
• decreased sexual arousal,
• and difficulty achieving orgasm

this cannot be concluded though and research is needed in this controversial aspect so as to include

your feelings about yourself,

your partner's view,

your sexual organs,

and your hormone levels are all factors in determining your libido

and your sexual response.

Although it may take some adjustment, the majority of women who enjoyed a satisfying sex life before a hysterectomy are able to resume it after the operation

What are the risks?.

• Possible damage to your bladder or bowel.
• Infection.
• Risk of bleeding heavily during or after the operation,
• will no longer have your womb or be able to have children.
• Can lead to an early menopause.

acceptable fallacies

You will have a permanently visible scar.

If your ovaries are removed, you may get menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness

. You may need to have hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

If sexual intercourse becomes painful because your vagina is dry, lubricants (available from most chemists) can help.

Complications

• anaesthetic,
• excessive bleeding,
• infection or developing a blood clot,
• usually in a vein in the leg (deep vein thrombosis, DVT).
• incisional hernia
• damage to other organs and tissues in the abdomen,
• injury to the bladder and ureters
• Uncontrollable hormone imbalance necessitating HRT
• Early onset of heart disease
• Early onset of Osteoporosis
• Bone, joint and muscle pain, ie: Fibromyalgia
• Painful intercourse
• Displacement of bowel and bladder...often leading to prolapse
• Chronic constipation
• Urinary tract infections and incontinence
• Depression
• Chronic fatigue
• Insomnia