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Re: Depression following hysterectomy From: anonymous@obgyn.net Thu, 25 Feb 1999 17:30:55 EST Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: loosing first 3 months featus. and later?" Previous message: JACQUELINE: "Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS" Maybe in reply to: Tammy: "Depression following hysterectomy" In a message dated 2/25/99 3:12:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, Tammypoma@aol.com writes: << I was asked to locate some literature on the occurrence of depression following hysterectomy. From my limited searches it appears that the documented incidence of depression is rather uncommon, hence the fruitlessness of my searches. If you could recommend any sources of information on this topic it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. >> **** You would have to look into your depression in the area of psychology or psychiatry. The problem of depression, in my opinion, post hysterectomy is related to your own reality "as to what the uterus represents" and the old 'tapes' that you bring to the operating room. Some women feel strongly that the womb is the center of their femininity and that without it they are 'less than complete.' The physical and emotional stress of major surgery can trigger a depression. On outside thought; rule out physical illness before you buy into a 'depression.' Because the emotional aspects of depression can lead to chemical changes in the brain which can lead to a very severe depressive state, I would recommend that you see someone in the medical field who is experienced with your disease. (Depression.) Do not take this problem lightly even though the outlook of depression is good. YOU WILL GET BETTER -- but -- DON'T TAKE THIS LIGHTLY> This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider. Personal e-mail cannot be answered, but return 'posts' are OK with me if they will help you! Agape, Dr. George, MD, ACOG Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: loosing first 3 months featus. and later?" Previous message: JACQUELINE: "Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS" Maybe in reply to: Tammy: "Depression following hysterectomy"

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