Ovaries and fallopian tubes are important parts of the female reproductive system and without them, pregnancy is not possible. The ovaries are responsible for releasing an unfertilized egg each month, while the fallopian tubes take the egg from the ovaries and into the uterus for implantation. Without either organ, a woman will not be able to get pregnant in the natural way. (more…)
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Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes
Monday, April 19th, 2010Endometriosis Hysterectomy
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010For women that must endure severe pelvic pain due to endometriosis, it can be so bad that quality of life and mere existence can be pure misery. For many women suffering from endometriosis a radical hysterectomy is the only way to experience relief of the pain and agony. A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all the organs of the female reproductive system.
A radical hysterectomy removes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and cervix and is done to solve chronic pain from endometriosis. Choosing an endometriosis hysterectomy is a difficult choice and can render a woman infertile and kick start premature menopause in younger women. Removing the uterus only and leaving other reproductive organs does not change monthly hormone fluctuations that cause bleeding and may not improve the more severe symptoms of endometriosis however. (more…)
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