Larger	No More Hysterectomies Author: Susan K. Golant, Vicki G. Hufnagel
	Book Information Publisher: Plume Books Book Type: Paperback Rating: 1 ISBN-13: 9780452262553 - ISBN-10: 0452262550 Pages: 336

A woman surgeon explains how unnecessary hysterectomies can -- and should -- be avoided ... and gives straightforward advice on the latest alternatives -- both preventive and reconstructive.

Of the three-quarters of a million hysterectomies performed in the United States every year, as many as ninety percent may be unnecessary. No Dr. Vicki Hufnagel, a pioneer in Female Reconstructive Surgery (FRS), provides women with a comprehensive guide to gynecological health -- and to the good news about alternative to hysterectomy.

If you have been told you need a hysterectomy ...if you have problems that may lead to a hysterectomy in the future ...if you want to be fully informed about a health decision that could affect the rest of your life, this groundbreaking book is for you. It presents the latest information on all the major "female" problems that lead many doctors to recommend hysterectomy, and offers hope to millions of women, giving exciting facts about new forms of surgery that are surgical alternatives to traditional hysterectomy.
It explains:
* What happens when you have a fibroid tumor
* The difference between ovarian cysts and
ovarian cancer
* How to understand and treat endometriosis
* How prolapsed organs can be repaired
* Why premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is never
a reason for surgery

"A passionate presentation that provides useful information for women seeking to make an informed decision about a serious type of surgery." ~ Kirkus Reviews