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Re: Woman, Educate Thy Self! From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Mon, 28 Apr 1997 16:36:19 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Roberta: "Re: HCG Levels" Previous message: Leslie: "Re: HCG Levels" In reply to: Susan: "Re: Woman, Educate Thy Self!" At Sun, 27 Apr 1997, Susan wrote: >It is a shame that the stigma surrounding hysterectomy that developed in >the 1970's and 80's >continues to interfere with women choosing what is in their best >interests. How very true. A (small) number of gynecologists in the past removed uteri without valid indications and the resultant attention to this unfortunate behavior has led to a backlash against women having hysterectomies. Most hysterectomies are "elective" in that they are not performed for life-threatening conditions or for cancer, and the media and certain extremist groups use this label as "evidence" that these hysterectomies are not indicated. Yet, it is the quality of life that matters to most women who consider a hysterectomy. If a patients is apprised of all the options and has discussed the risks of hysterecomy (and the alternative therapies) with her doctor, she will be in a much better position to make a decision regarding this surgery. If possible, it is always safest to exhaust all possible treatment options before resorting to hysterectomy. Sometimes, however, these other treatments just don't work, and the patient is left with either hysterectomy or a lifetime of discomfort. As one would expect, I have found that the vast majority of my patients undergoing hysterectomy in these situations "never look back" and are absolutely thrilled with the results. Ashley -- Ashley Hill D. Ashley Hill, M.D. Assistant Director, Department of Ob/Gyn Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL dahmd@gate.net Next message: Roberta: "Re: HCG Levels" Previous message: Leslie: "Re: HCG Levels" In reply to: Susan: "Re: Woman, Educate Thy Self!"

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