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Hysterectomy - Hysterectomy 2008
Written by Frank Mangano   
Monday, 31 March 2008 17:25

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A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure, which literally removes the uterus. This is done for many different reasons, but the most common is when a couple does not want to have kids or has already had their family. A more serious reason for this procedure may be fibroid tumors or benign growths on the uterus that can cause many different internal problems. Statistics show that more than 30% of the hysterectomies performed in the USA today are done to remove fibroid tumors.

There are many different health symptoms that may lead a woman to consider a hysterectomy and these include constantly feeling bloated, urinary tract problems, heavy or long menstrual periods, swelling in the abdominal area or cancer. These are the most common symptoms and reasons for a hysterectomy and unless there is a life threatening condition present many times your doctor will not recommend a it due to the quality of life you will experience after the procedure.

After the procedure many women experience problems such as the abrupt onset of menopause due to the removal of the ovaries. This hormonal loss can lead to increased risk of bone mass loss, which of course can lead to osteoporosis, and the increased risk of heart disease. Another common problem after a hysterectomy is the lowered or completely diminished sexual desire. Studies have shown that this diminished sexual desire may be because of the removal of the ovaries, which produce androgens. Hormone therapy and replacement can help alleviate this problem.

Let’s look at the natural remedies and treatment alternatives that can aid in the recovery process of a hysterectomy.

  • Boron is a natural supplement that can help with calcium absorption and the prevention of the bone loss that is inevitable after a hysterectomy. This can be taken in 3 mg dosages daily for best results; do not exceed.
  • Calcium and magnesium when taken together can help restore the calcium that was diminished due to the lack of the estrogen hormone. These two supplements can be taken in 2,000 mg and 1,000 mg daily at bedtime.
  • Essential fatty acids help your body continue to create levels of estrogen.
  • Garlic is the natural antibiotic, which can inhibit any tumor growth that hysterectomies can promote. The brand I use and trust is Kyolic by Wakunga of America, which is an odorless, organic garlic supplement.
  • Vitamin C  with bioflavonoids is a tissue repair natural supplement that can help your body recover from your surgery and hopefully help prevent the onset of any side effects from the procedure. It is recommended to be taken in divided doses of 3,000 to 6,000 mg and up daily.
  • Avoid consumption of refined sugar, processed foods, and alcohol. Eat a diet rich in fiber and vegetables.
  • A helpful herb that can be used for depression that may occur due to the removal of the uterus and ovaries is St. John's wort.
  • Black cohosh, black haw, blue cohosh, dandelion root, lady's mantle, pau d' acro and milk thistle are all herbs that can alleviate symptoms of ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.
  • Some herbs can also act as a natural estrogen promoter, such as dong quai, fennel, sage, suma, wild yam, ginseng, licorice, red clover, and fenugreek.
Learning the truth about a hysterectomy is very important before you decide this is a procedure you want to go through with. When you speak with your doctor, you will learn that many doctors will not proceed with this surgery unless your life is at risk due to the many life threatening conditions that you are at a high risk of developing post-procedure.

  
 

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