Nine out of 10 hysterectomies are unnecessary, says Dr. Stanley West, author of The Hysterectomy Hoax. He says this surgery most often does not correct the diagnosed problem and instead results in new afflictions. Read more »

Ovarian cancer is a silent killer, and one of the deadliest threats to a woman’s health. The American Cancer Society says that about 20,180 American women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year alone. Every woman faces a one in 57 risk of getting ovarian cancer in her lifetime. Read more »

What are the options when a woman is diagnosed with cancer?

1. Submit. Give up. Make room for the miracle. Read more »

Cancer is a part of our lives. If you do not have the disease, you probably know someone who does. A diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be particularly scary because the disease can be quick spreading and often is not discovered until the later stages. Read more »

Many women going through or thinking about to go through a hysterectomy ask a lot of questions. One common question that seems to come up more often is “does having a hysterectomy affect my sexuality?” There are also other concerns about this, such as may I become depressed, will I gain weight and how will gynecological visits change? Read more »

Depression can be one of the effects of hysterectomy. When discussing the effects of hysterectomy, depression often goes overlooked. However, it is a concern and here is a suggestion on how to fight it. Read more »

Catching the disease in the early stages is the most important factor when treating any kind of cancer. If the disease is diagnosed early, there have been enough advances in treatment to give a patient a good chance of returning to a normal life with many forms of the condition. Read more »

With so many hysterectomies performed each year, researchers are looking to learn more about which procedures are more effective and less life altering. In terms of major surgery performed, hysterectomy is second only to cesarean delivery among reproductive-age women. Most often, this second most popular practice is used to treat abnormal bleeding associated with the uterus and also to treat gynecological cancers Read more »

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes portions of or all of a woman’s reproductive organs. Thus it is not difficult to understand that this procedure will create a significant amount of physical strain on the body. However, in preparation for surgery, a women and her doctor should discuss not only the physical, but also the possible emotional and psychological effects. Read more »