Even though a significant operation, recovery following a hysterectomy could be totally difficulty free should you follow some basic guidelines and recommendations. Read more »

Ovarian cancer runs like a submarine: silent and deep, not ready to strike the death knell until it is on top (or, in the metaphor’s case, directly beneath) the woman. Caused by tumorous growths in a woman’s reproductive system, some ovarian cancer warning signs often go undetected until a full-blown malignancy is underway. Some symptoms that may be detected early are often waved off as something much more benign. In any case, any of the following symptoms, after nagging one for two-or-three weeks, should be discussed with a medical doctor. Read more »

Each year in the United States alone, doctors perform well over a half a million procedures on women known as hysterectomies. Regrettably, there are severe complications that can arise from these procedures, and many times this can lead to a lawsuit for wrongful hysterectomy. Because this procedure is used to treat a host of ailments, there are several kinds of hysterectomies, but all of them involve the removal of the uterus. Read more »

That time of your life has finally arrived, you know, the one your mom and grandmother told you about: The Big Change. But their stories were nothing compared to the real experience of entering menopause, and one of the major symptoms that most women would admit they can go without is the hot flash. These sudden warming sensations that cover the face, neck and chest can leave you sweating like you’re in a sauna or chilled like an April ocean. For years women have sought hot flash remedies, and while there’s never a cure for a biological event, there are ways to alleviate these irksome irritants. Read more »

More often than not, the idea of a woman going through menopause (also known as “The Big Change”) conjures up images of a late-middle aged women experiencing “hot flashes” and mood swings. Not every woman goes through menopause at the same age; Some women experience early menopause. Signs and symptoms can be varied, so knowing what to expect can help allay any fears of a more serious underlying condition when these present themselves. Read more »

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that appear during a woman’s childbearing years. They are neither cancer-causing, nor do they increase a woman’s risk of cancer. Scientists and researchers have been trying to determine what causes fibroids for years, and the answer can be as elusive as the most microscopic cell. Read more »

One sure-fire way to end up on the table undergoing a hysterectomy is the presence of fibroid tumors. Symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, urinary incontinence, or, most commonly, none at all. Read more »

Post-surgical vaginal spotting (or bleeding) is a normal occurrence after a hysterectomy. The amount of recovery after this kind of surgery may shock some women, as the procedure itself is an inpatient one requiring no hospitalization. But just because the surgery is done in one office visit doesn’t mean it’s not major surgery. As with most major surgeries, women can still expect spotting after a hysterectomy for six-to-eight weeks. Read more »

Preparing for a hysterectomy is as important as recovering from one. Included in this planning is diet, specifically what to eat after a hysterectomy and, additionally, how to prepare for one. Following some simple guidelines can help speed recovery and ensure no serious complications arise after the procedure. Read more »

So you have been to the doctor and she has given you some bad news – You must undergo a hysterectomy. For generations, the thought of a radical hysterectomy was chilling for female patients. The pain, scarring and recovery time often made women wonder if such a procedure was even worth the trouble. But today, non-invasive hysterectomy procedures are fast becoming the preferred way to undergo the treatment. Read more »