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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb (uterus), with or without the removal of the ovaries. It is used to treat a number of conditions, such as excessive menstrual bleeding.
Follow the links below for more information on having a hysterectomy.
Reviewed January 2008
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Oestrogen and breast cancer
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Oestrogen-alone hormone therapy, used in women who have had a hysterectomy, does not increase breast cancer risk if used for seven years or less, as revealed recently from the Women's Health Initiative.
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May 2008
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Your webcast questions answered
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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We endeavour to answer the general questions about menopause (e.g. symptoms, general treatment options, nutrition and physical activity guidelines).
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Mar 2008
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Hysterectomy and endometriosis - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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This fact sheet lists your questions to our experts on hysterectomy, and their comprehensive answers.
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Jul 2007
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Pap tests after hysterectomy
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Better Health Channel
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Women who have had a hysterectomy may believe they no longer need to have Pap tests. However, some women still need to have Pap tests, depending on the type of hysterectomy they have had and the reasons for the surgery.
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Jul 2007
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Hysterectomy
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Better Health Channel
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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb (uterus), with or without the removal of the ovaries. This procedure is used to treat a variety of conditions, including heavy or painful periods, fibroids and endometriosis. Hysterectomy should be considered a last resort, when all other treatments have failed.
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May 2007
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Hysterectomy - surgical procedures
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Better Health Channel
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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman's uterus. Reasons for this operation include abnormal menstrual bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis and cancer. A hysterectomy may be performed via an abdominal incision or through the vagina.
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Aug 2006
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Hysterectomy
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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Describes hysterectomy and provides information resources about hysterectomy
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Mar 2006
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Surgical approach to hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Abdominal hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus through a large incision on the lower abdomen; vaginal hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus via the vagina, with no abdominal incision; laparoscopic hysterectomy involves 'keyhole surgery' sma...
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Feb 2006
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Surgical menopause
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Surgical menopause is when a woman's ovaries are removed prior to natural menopause. This causes a sudden and permanent drop in the ovarian hormones, oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone
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Dec 2005
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Surgery versus medical therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Various types of surgery or an intrauterine hormone-releasing device are effective in reducing heavy menstrual bleeding. These suit most women better than oral medication.Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is common and can impair a woman's quality ...
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Dec 2005
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Hysterectomy
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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This factsheet discusses alternatives to hysterectomy as well providing information on different hysterectomy procedures, the benefits of keeping the ovaries and cervix, tips for visiting the gynaecologist, what to expect after the operation, sex after hysterectomy, feelings of grief and depression and Pap smear requirements.
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May 2005
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Genital prolapse
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Genital prolapse is when pelvic organs descend from their normal anatomical position into the vagina.
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Nov 2004
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Hysterectomy
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Having a hysterectomy is major surgery. Deciding to have a hysterectomy should only be made after being given adequate information about why, how and what the consequences may be. It is important that each woman thinks about how she feels about losing her uterus or womb.
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Mar 2004
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Uterine cancer: treatments
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myDr
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Treatments used for cancer of the uterus have a very high cure rate. Find out about the choices available, and any possible side-effects.
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Apr 2001
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| Title: |
What women should know about hysterectomy
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Information about hysterectomy, including why the operation may be necessary, the different types of surgery, and alternative treatments.
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Oct 2000
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Endometrial resection and ablation versus hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) or menorrhagia is when a woman looses 80mls or more of blood per menstrual cycle. Hysterectomy is effective in stopping HMB permanently, but also ends fertility and has all the risks of major surgery including infection an...
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Jan 1999
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