Hysterectomy

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.

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Reviewed May 2011

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Title:   Adjuvant chemotherapy for endometrial cancer after hysterectomy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Womb (uterine/endometrial) cancer is a fairly common disease affecting approximately 1 in 70 women. A hysterectomy is usually curative because most cancers have a low risk of spreading (metastasising) to other sites which may result in a later recurrenc...
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Pap tests after hysterectomy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Women may still need Pap tests (Pap smears) after a hysterectomy, depending on the type of hysterectomy they have had and the reasons for the surgery. Your health professional can advise you about whether you still need a regular two-yearly Pap test to screen for cervical cancer.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Hysterectomy
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Hysterectomy
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Hysterectomy - surgical procedures
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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 full or partial, and performed via an abdominal incision or through the vagina. After hysterectomy, you will no longer need contraception or have menstrual periods.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Uterine cancer: treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Treatments used for cancer of the uterus have a very high cure rate. Find out about the choices available and possible side-effects.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Are pap smears necessary after a hysterectomy?
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   A Pap smear is a test that detects changes in the cells of the cervix (neck of/opening into the uterus/womb). Most women who have had a hysterectomy do not need regular pap smears, but you should seek advice from your pap smear provider about your own circumstances.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Surgery versus medical therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Various types of surgery or an intrauterine hormone-releasing device are effective in reducing heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). These suit most women better than oral medication.Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is common and can impair a wo...
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Hysterectomy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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. A hysterectomy may be total (removal of the uterus and cervix), sub-total (removal of the body of the uterus) or total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of the uterus, cervix, ovaries and tubes).
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Surgical menopause
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   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
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Endometrial resection and ablation versus hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Destruction of endometrial tissue by either TCRE (transcervical resection) or ablation is an effective alternative to hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is excessive menstrual blood loss (sometimes defined as a los...
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Genital prolapse
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   Genital prolapse is when pelvic organs descend from their normal anatomical position into the vagina.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Oestrogen and breast cancer
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Hysterectomy versus hysterectomy plus oophorectomy for premenopausal women
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Removing the ovaries at the time of hysterectomy could potentially improve longevity as it reduces the risk of ovarian cancer and the need for future gynaecological procedures. However, women who have had their ovaries removed have also been reported to...
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Surgical approach to hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Abdominal hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus through an incision on the lower abdomen. Vaginal hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus via the vagina, with no abdominal incision. Laparoscopic hysterectomy involves 'keyhole surgery' with sma...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   When abdominal hysterectomy is required for non cancerous conditions, either the uterus alone (subtotal hysterectomy) or the uterus and the cervix (total hysterectomy) are removed. Some people have suggested that not removing the cervix (subtotal hyster...
Date:   Feb 2006
Title:   Pre-operative GnRH analogue therapy before hysterectomy or myomectomy for uterine fibroids
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Smooth muscle tumours of the uterus (uterine fibroids)are usually asymptomatic, however up to 50% cause symptoms severe enough to warrant therapy, and surgery is the standard treatment. Fibroid growth is stimulated by the hormone oestrogen and gonadotro...
Title:   What women should know about hysterectomy
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Information about hysterectomy, including why the operation may be necessary, the different types of surgery, and alternative treatments.
Date:   Oct 2000

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