Hysterectomy? The Best or Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Me?: A Collection of Women's Personal Experiences [Paperback]

Elizabeth L. Plourde (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

Consumer text provides invaluable insights into the variable effects reproductive organ surgery has on the body. Discusses personal experiences in a variety of scenarios, including complete hysterectomy, hysterectomy with one and two ovaries removed, tubal ligation, and resolution without surgery.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Elizabeth Plourde has done women everywhere a great service by documenting all the possible outcomes that can result from hysterectomy." -- Christine Northrup, M.D., Author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

"This book is a forum to many other women ,to describe, and often process, their experiences after having surgery." -- myrrha2u, September 2003

"This book is an excellent resource for women who may be needing or considering hysterectomy." -- Jennifer R. Berman, M.D. & Laura A. Berman, Ph.D., Authors of For Women Only

About the Author

Elizabeth Plourde is a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist, with a B.S. in Biological Science and M.A. in Psychology. She is currently completing a Ph.D. This training in the fields of both medicine and psychology is augmented by invaluable experience gained while working with cutting-edge medical research laboratories for over a decade.

Her 18-years of research and expertise in the field of women’s health have resulted in her appearances on ABC's 20/20, Berman & Berman: For Women Only, Good Morning America, The Gary Null Show, and numerous network news programs and radio shows across the country.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: New Voice Publication; 1 edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966173546
• ISBN-13: 978-0966173543
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,726,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile information, September 6, 2003

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joyce - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hysterectomy? The Best or Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Me?: A Collection of Women's Personal Experiences (Paperback)

Two years ago, I did not read hysterectomy stories. Friends told me not to read "that stuff", since I was so strong, and mine would be a breeze. Much of medical literature even suggests that women who have problems post surgery are just "problem women."
Unfortunately, my surgery was not a breeze. Turns out a hysterectomy was actually counterindicated for my problems, the surgeon did not have the proper skills, and I am now faced with years of diminished quality of life and possible delicate restorative surgery which may or may not work.
I don't think information or stories in this book are meant to "scare", but to help women ask the right questions, demand proper care and assessment and make an informed decision. Good doctors welcome informed and inquisitive patients. I highly recommend this book to anyone contemplating hysterectomy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended reading before surgery and maybe after too!, November 14, 2004

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cynthia_colorado (Rocky Mountains) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hysterectomy? The Best or Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Me?: A Collection of Women's Personal Experiences (Paperback)

Useful information and a balance of opinions. This book contains more than women's emotional reactions to hysterectomy. Useful information about various methods of hysterectomy, including little-publicized side effects and risks, is contained in the stories. To get the full picture, you need to read all the stories. This book helped me come up with a list of questions for the doctor, and helped me decide on which type of hysterectomy. This book had little or no information about the newer all-laproscopic option for hysterectomy surgery.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, August 21, 2003

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Kim M (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hysterectomy? The Best or Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Me?: A Collection of Women's Personal Experiences (Paperback)

I really liked this book. It was very interesting to read the different experiences of women who have had hysterectomies. It was great to see both sides of the coin and all those inbetween. I would urge anyone considering a hystectomy to read this book so you can see what some of the consequences might be and you can make an informed decision.