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Why do I need a hysterectomy?

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47; Hysterectomy Information. 47; Why do I need a hysterectomy? Why do I need a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy will sometimes become necessary for the following women’s health conditions:. 8211; caused by the lining of the womb/uterus growing in the muscles of the womb (called the myometrium). Caused by tissues that normally form inside the uterus forming outside the uterus in the abdominal cavity. Heavy Bleeding – Menorrhagia. Or bleeding that is very irregular or very painful. You do need to be absolutel...

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Endometriosis - Hysterectomy Association

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47; Hysterectomy Information. 47; Why do I need a hysterectomy? Painful periods and pain/ache in the lower abdomen before or during your period. Pain in the lower back. One of the most common symptoms are dull aches or sharp pains in the pelvis. Pain during or after sex. Pain with bowel movements. More frequent or totally irregular periods. Spotting of blood before a period is due. In all cases it is necessary to perform a laparoscopy to confirm a diagnosis. In this case two small incisions will be m...

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Hysterectomy statistics

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47; Hysterectomy statistics. If you happen to have access to up to date numbers for your country or know where to locate them, please let us know so we can improve our accuracy. Our data sources are the official statistics published. Infoandstats.wales.nhs.uk. Information Needs of Hysterectomy Patients Survey. Post Hysterectomy Recovery Survey. We’d Love Your Feedback. E: info@hysterectomy-association.org.uk. Press & Media. Terms & Conditions. Privacy and Cookies Policy. Pin It on Pinterest.

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Directory - Hysterectomy Association

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Our directory of services share the details of helpful professionals, specialists, organisations and support groups that may be able to help provide information, support and services to women who have been recommended, or already had, a hysterectomy. This is by no means an exhaustive list and there will be many other organisations that should be here, but that we don’t have the details for. Complimentary Therapists and Therapies. Women's Health Organisations. Bladder and Bowell Foundation. 0800 66 55 44.

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In My Own Words - Your Hysterectomy Story - Hysterectomy Association

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47; In my own words – share your hysterectomy story. In my own words – share your hysterectomy story. Sharing your hysterectomy story benefits everyone, and we strongly believe that everyone has a story to share about their hysterectomy and menopause experience. Some of those stories will be sad, many will be positive but all will help other women understand that they aren’t alone, whatever their experience or their feeling. This isn’t the place to ask a question as you are unlikely to get a direct...

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Hysterectomy Information - The Hysterectomy Association

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47; Hysterectomy Information. Being informed about hysterectomy. And the alternatives can help you make a better, and more informed choice about your own health in the future. The Hysterectomy Association exists to help you make the right choice for your needs. On the site you’ll find masses of information about the menopause/surgical menopause. And hormone replacement therapy. A hysterectomy may be total. That is removing the whole of the uterus (womb) and the cervix; it may be sub-total. Of the uterus&...

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What is a hysterectomy?

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47; Hysterectomy Information. 47; What is a hysterectomy? What is a hysterectomy? Many people ask the question ‘ what is a hysterectomy. 8217; as they aren’t sure what is actually removed. Hysterectomy is defined as the “. Surgical removal of the uterus. Up to 38,000 hysterectomy operations are carried out on women through the NHS in the UK every year, and it may be as many as 55,000 when private operations are also taken into account; this figure means that one in five of all women will have a hysterect...

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The menopause - surgical menopause

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47; Hysterectomy Information. 47; The menopause – surgical menopause. The menopause – surgical menopause. The final menstrual period takes place, usually between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can be earlier or later, the peri-menopause can begin as early as ten years before the final bleed and is caused when the two ovarian hormones, oestrogen and progesterone are no longer stimulating the endometrium to prepare for eggs. If you have a hysterectomy. Even after a natural menopause the ovaries continu...

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

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47; Hysterectomy Information. 47; Hormone Replacement Therapy, HRT / ERT. Hormone Replacement Therapy, HRT / ERT. Hormone Replacement Therapy is the substitution of naturally occurring hormones in the human body with those that are manufactured. In the case of women that have had a hysterectomy we are talking about oestrogen. Replacement therapy. When a woman has had a hysterectomy. Factors in favour of taking HRT include:. Family history of osteoporosis. High risk category related to osteoporosis. Why n...

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Heavy bleeding - menorrhagia

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47; Hysterectomy Information. 47; Why do I need a hysterectomy? 47; Heavy bleeding – menorrhagia. Heavy bleeding – menorrhagia. Regular bleeding as it is known today is a relatively new experience for women. In the last one hundred years the number of periods experienced by women has increased from an average of 40 to 400. Heavy vaginal bleeding usually refers to heavy periods (. Loss of 80ml of blood per period. Bleeding lasting longer than seven days. Passing of blood clots. What Treatment is Available?