Hysterectomy

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A Longevity Medicine Guide to Hysterectomy Recovery: From Surgery to Strength

For many women, a hysterectomy is a life-altering procedure that can significantly improve quality of life by addressing debilitating conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, or severe

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Hysterectomy: A Closer Look at a Common Procedure

As a physician with over two and a half decades dedicated to women’s health and hormone replacement therapy, I’ve witnessed significant shifts in the landscape

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What Fills the Space and Other Questions About a Hysterectomy, Answered

As an integrative medicine practitioner specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), I often encounter women facing the prospect of a hysterectomy. This surgery, while

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Progesterone After Hysterectomy – What You Need to Know

Deciding to undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after a hysterectomy is not a given. In addition, deciding whether to include progesterone after hysterectomy or adopt

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What to Expect 4 Months After Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy can have a significant impact on your physical and emotional health, as well as your quality of life. While every woman’s recovery is different,

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Can You Get PCOS After Hysterectomy?

If you have PCOS, you may wonder if having a hysterectomy can cure your condition or at least prevent it from getting worse. Or you

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A Complete Guide to Hysterectomy Recovery

Recovering from a hysterectomy can feel overwhelming, but understanding the process can make a big difference. This guide will help you know what to expect,

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Hormone Therapy After Hysterectomy: What to Consider

So, you thought life after hysterectomy would be life without your original problem – fibroids, endometriosis, painful periods, etc. But now other problems are springing

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Understanding a Partial Hysterectomy vs. a Full Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is a common surgery to remove a woman’s uterus, but many women aren’t sure what to expect—especially when it comes to the difference

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Hormonal Imbalance After a Hysterectomy

Did you know that at least 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States? If you’re part of these statistics, you’re familiar with the

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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Post Hysterectomy

If you’re a woman, you can run but you can’t hide from menopause! It’s a natural part of growing older. And if you’re experiencing menopausal

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Gaining Weight After Hysterectomy – What You Need To Know

Here we’ll explore why weight gain often happens after a hysterectomy and what you can do about it. From hormonal shifts to recovery habits, many

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