| Description |
326 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
"Previously published as: The ultimate rape: what every woman should know about hysterectomies and ovarian removal; Hysterectomy & ovary removal: what all women need to know"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Waking up : hysterectomy discoveries -- 2. Morbidity and mortality : yes, you can die from the surgery -- 3. The ovaries : finely tuned, essential chemical manufacturing plants -- 4. The cervix is important : why it should be preserved -- 5. High blood pressure : unknown risk -- 6. Atherosclerosis : inevitable artery plaque build-up -- 7. Osteoporosis : accelerates when ovarian function declines or stops -- 8. Weight? : now a life-long struggle -- 9. Depression : "I can't get out of the house" -- 10. Fibromyalgia syndrome : how can muscle pain be related? -- 11. Bladder and bowel problems : increased risk -- 12. Avoid accidents : the body never heals the same -- 13. Sexual enjoyment : where did it go? -- 14. Hormone replacement therapy : critical to know information for all women -- 15. Social, medical, political and economic institutions : all are impacted by these surgeries -- 16. Whole body = whole functioning. |
| Subject |
Hysterectomy.
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Surgery, Unnecessary.
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Ovaries -- Surgery.
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| Added Author |
Shealy, C. Norman, 1932-
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| Added Title |
Ultimate rape
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Hysterectomy, ovary removal, & hormone replacement |
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Hysterectomy & ovary removal.
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| ISBN |
0966173511 paperback |
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9780966173512 paperback |
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