To be eligible for a vaginal hysterectomy,your uterus must be a certain size and not too large. You will likely be asleep during the procedure and spend two nights in the hospital. After the procedure, you will experience significant pain for 24 hours and mild pain for 10 days. Full recov...
Today most doctors are not as quick to do a hysterectomy as many of these fibroids will no longer be a problem once you go through menopause. I certainly was not surprised when I was told I had fibroid tumors in my uterus. They were not causing me any problems, and at this point I ...
Here’s another question: if you are still young enough and fertile enough that having a child is possible, albeit unlikely, when do you declare that you are childless or childfree? If you have had a hysterectomy or had your tubes tied, you have a definite answer. No kids. But what if...
Meditation. Mindful meditation helps you to focus on what’s happening in the moment. Research is unclear, but some people say it helps with symptoms. It may also help you sleep better, which is helpful if menopause gets in the way of a good night’s sleep. ...
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After embolization, bleeding stops immediately in most patients, and the tumors shrink gradually to about 50% within 6 months. Surgery Options Surgical treatment including hysterectomy, which removes the entire uterus. Myomectomy, which removes the tumor but leaves the uterus. Both are major surgeries...
Yes! Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, menopause and puberty, or if you’re taking any hormonal treatments can certainly heighten the activity of the apocrine glands (described above). What about stress? Emotional stress can trigger the body’s “fight-or-flight” response, ...
Here’s another question: if you are still young enough and fertile enough that having a child is possible, albeit unlikely, when do you declare that you are childless or childfree? If you have had a hysterectomy or had your tubes tied, you have a definite answer. No kids. But what if...
Meditation. Mindful meditation helps you to focus on what’s happening in the moment. Research is unclear, but some people say it helps with symptoms. It may also help you sleep better, which is helpful if menopause gets in the way of a good night’s sleep. ...