what is total abdominal hesterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
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Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries (all of it) via an abdominal incision.  (As opposed to through the vagina, which is sometimes done for the uterus alone.)
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if her ovaries were removed during the operation, then she would have gone through what is called surgical or induced menopause right after her surgery
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endometrial ablation is also an option.  i would be cautious about getting a hysterectomy so quickly.  get a second opinion.  if she is having these problems, provera will only help the symptoms, maybe correct it for a while, but it won't cure it, and she will most likely have them lifelong.  i am going through the same thing and am considering the ablation.  i will still be infertile, but at least i will have a less chance of osteoporosis.
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Sure, depends on what the operation was for and if they removed one or both testicles.  Ask your doctor what you can expect after recovery and how long until you can ejaculate again.
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the medical term for removing your ovaries is called a Oophorectomy.\nOophorectomy is often necessary when pelvic disease, such as ovarian cancer or severe endometriosis, is present. In the United States, more than 600,000 hysterectomies (the surgical removal of a woman's uterus) are performed each year. About half of these involve removal of the ovaries too.\n\nOophorectomy is sometimes recommended when the hormones produced by the ovaries are worsening a disease, such as breast cancer or severe endometriosis.\n\nIn rare cases, the ovaries are removed in an attempt to reduce the possibility of developing a future disease, such as ovarian cancer. This is called a prophylactic oophorectomy.\nIf you do not have an increased risk of ovarian cancer or another disease that requires the removal of your ovaries, consider the benefits of not having your ovaries removed. These benefits include:\n\nHormones. When an oophorectomy is done before a woman's natural age of menopause, estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) may be prescribed afterward to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, hot flashes, and other menopausal symptoms. Ask your doctor about other problems that may be related to using ERT. \nFewer fractures. Removal of the ovaries increases the risk for developing weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis), because the body no longer produces a large amount of estrogen. The risk for developing osteoporosis following an oophorectomy is greater in young women. \nLong-term survival benefits. Women younger than age 65 who do not have their ovaries removed have a slight increase in long-term survival. This increase may occur because women who have their ovaries have fewer fractures and are less likely to develop heart disease.1 \n\nFrom webmd\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information..consult your Gynecologist or Obstertician
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I think it depends what kind of hysterectomy you have if they even cut muscle.  And I don't even know that they do anywhich way.  I had a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, in which they make small abdominal incisions in which to insert little tiny cameras to guide their work, and I asked my doctor if my stomach muscle would be impacted.  He said they actually go in between the "six pack" muscles.  They may do that regardless of whether it's laparoscopic or total abdominal... i don't know.
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The process is lengthy starting with psychological counseling-for years. This is concurrent with hormone therapy, complete lifestyle change(meaning living as the opposite sex) and finally ending with the actual surgery to change sex organs.
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ahhhhhh lets see YES!!! :-)\n\nA hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called supra-cervical). In many cases, surgical removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy) is performed concurrent with a hysterectomy. The surgery is then called "total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy."\n\nWomen who have total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy surgeries lose most of their ability to produce the female hormones estrogen and progesterone and subsequently enter what is known as "surgically-induced menopause" (as opposed to normal menopause, which occurs naturally in women as part of the aging process). In women under the age of 50, hormone supplements (usually estrogen) are often prescribed as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to offset the negative effects of sudden hormonal loss (most notably an increased risk for early-onset osteoporosis). This treatment is somewhat controversial due to the known carcinogenic and coagulative properties of estrogen; however, many physicians and patients feel the benefits outweigh the risks in women who would otherwise be "too young" to be in full-blown menopause.\n\nAlthough many hysterectomies are performed via a full abdominal incision laparotomy, two common surgical approaches which are less invasive are laparoscopically or vaginally. Surgery with ovarian conservation is an option for the pre-menopausal patient with benign disease (non cancer).
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Growths in the ovaries/tubes etc. [Maybe need a hysterectomy], or something in the colon-  always get more than one Drs. opinion for serious surgeries. My husband would have been wearing a bag on his side the rest of his life if we hadn't had a second opion[ from a Dr. at Cleveland Clinic.]  He is good today.
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Castration, gelding, neutering, orchiectomy or orchidectomy is any action, surgical, chemical or otherwise, by which a biological male loses use of the testes. This causes sterilisation, i.e. prevents them from reproducing; it also greatly reduces the production of certain hormones, such as testosterone. It should not be confused with penectomy, which is the whole or partial removal of the penis. \n\nThe term "castration" is sometimes also used to refer to the removal of the ovaries in the female, otherwise known as an oophorectomy or, in animals, spaying.
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When an hysterectomy is performed the surgeon removes the uterus and depending on the age of the patient he may also remove the ovaries.\n but that changesfrom person to person, some women who are not in her menopause request to keep her ovaries in order to keep her hormones right; but if the woman is on the menopause they are usually removed because they are not working anymore (that is they aren't making hormones anymore) but they can become cancerous in the future so the surgeons remove them as a preventive measure.\nDuring the hysterectomy there are some risks as with any other surgery, those risks can be: excesive bleeding during the procedure which could require a transfussion, infection after the surgery that could require antibiotics or in extreme cases to do an  emergency surgery to remove the infected tissue, also there is risk of damaging organs of the urinary system such as the bladder. \n\nIT IS EXTREMELY RARE THAT ANY OF THIS THINGS HAPPEN THEY USUALLY NOT.\n\nIf your mother's OB/GYN is certified I can tell you that he has done that procedures a lot of times and then the risks are much lower (We could say that is a routine procedure for them)\nAfter the surgery she will never have menstrual bleeds again, and at first some women refer a little discomfort or less pleasure during sexual intercourse but it resolves after some time.\nMy recommendatin is that your mother should\ntake all the medications and all the perioperative precautions and everything should come out fine.\nGOOD LUCK
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It's not necessarily a question of "coming back," but rather of "was it actually removed."\n\nMore often than not, even well-meaning surgeons do not recognize the disease in all manifestations and/or leave implants behind because they do not feel confident in treating them (for example, on the bowel). \n\nThe other point to consider is whether the disease was treated through ablation or other superficial surgical means (fulguration, coagulation, vaporization, etc.). Studies show if not completely and thoroughly excised (very different from ablation, etc.), symptoms will recur rapidly because the disease was only superficially treated. \n\nBest bet is to seek out a qualified surgeon who treats Endo through surgical excision. Though there is no definitive cure, excision can be highly effective for long term relief.\n\nFeel better and remember you're not alone! \n\nSee\nhttp://www.endocenter.org\nhttp://www.centerforendo.com\nhttp://www.endometriosistreatment.org\nhttp://www.reproductivecenter.com\nhttp://www.adlap.com/endoexcision.htm
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I did a blog post on this recently:\nhttp://myvasectomyreversal.com/vasectomy-reversal-in-the-news/37/\n\nYou might also be interested in this:\nhttp://myvasectomyreversal.com/how-long-from-vasectomy-reversal-to-pregnancy/41/\n\nYou can read all about my experience with vasectomy reversal at http://myvasectomyreveral.com
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yes, type hormones replacement in search bar. My wife has her ovaries removed on the 22 of this month and she go on on them. If you want to learn more search the Internet and also talk to your Dr.
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A she-male is another word for pre-op, which means a man that is just about to have surgery to become a woman.  They have to take estrogen and other woman's hormones before they have surgery.  They will grow breasts and obtain other female features.  You need ovaries to produce eggs and a uterus to have a baby and only women are born with those.
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Not usually. Sometimes the surgery shocks the entire system so badly that the ovaries begin to shut down perhaps more rapidly or earlier than regular menopause, and some HRT may be needed.  But not everyone.  I had my ovaries removed too(due to some suspicious findings and my granmother having died of ovarian cancer) and within one week I was literally homicidal for lack of hormones, so not having HRT is not an option for me.
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It would depend on the reason for the surgery in the first place, if there is a history of ovarian cancer in your family then it would be a choice you would have to consider to have both removed to avoid the possibility of developing ovarian cancer. However, when having a hysterectomy if one ovary is remaining it will allow your body to produce hormones naturally and will avoid the need for HRT due to menopause. On the flip side, there are several natural herbs that reduce the side effects of menopause and you no longer have to worry about a period. Which is better, i guess that depends again on the reason for your hysterectomy and ooferectomy in the first place.