Gynecologic surgeries, particularly hysterectomy (uterus removal), oophorectomy (ovary removal) and C-section, are the top overused procedures in the U.S. Only a small
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Gynecologic surgeries, namely hysterectomy (uterus removal), oophorectomy (ovary removal) and C-sections, are the top overused procedures in the U.S. Only 10%, at
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There are many misconceptions about the after effects of hysterectomy. There are a number of reasons for this. First and foremost, gynecologists
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It was April 2007, I remember seeing my gynecologist for the second time that year and receiving the same painful test, revealing
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A few years ago, I began writing for Hormones Matter about the gross overuse and adverse effects of hysterectomy and oophorectomy. Year
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Should I Have a Hysterectomy? I had some spotting once that led to the OBGYN to do an ultrasound test. The test
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