An understandable guide for consumers looking for answers concerning female organ removal and hormone replacement therapy. It simplifies the biochemical changes surgeries create and illustrates how organ loss impacts the entire body. A must read whether women have had surgery or are faced with the decision of hysterectomy, or ovary removal. It is also essential for all women considering or taking hormone replacement therapy. The thoroughly researched and well-documented (856 references) material empowers women to make truly informed health-care choices.
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...a book every woman needs to read. When women are informed, they will not allow themselves to be mutilated in this way. -- Louise L. Hay Author of: "You Can Heal Your Life" and "Empowering Women"
A riveting expose of the potential downside of the surgery and the problems with hormone balancing that can result... -- John R. Lee, M.D. Author of: "What your doctor may not tell you about menopause," and "What your doctor may not tell you about peri-menopause"
A riveting expose of the potential downside of the surgery and the problems with hormone balancing that can result... -- John R. Lee, M.D. Author of: "What your doctor may not tell you about menopause," and "What your doctor may not tell you about peri-menopause"
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Elizabeth is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, with a B.S. in Biological Science and M.A. in Psychology. 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.
The author's well-rounded education and professional expertise provided the background necessary to research the 100 year history of medical literature encompassing these operations, and enabled Elizabeth to compile the information in an easily understandable format for all women.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
READ THIS BOOK BEFORE MAKING A DECISION....,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Ultimate Rape: What Every Woman Should Know about Hysterectomies and Ovarian Removal (Hardcover)
This book is a must read for anyone comtemplating "ANY TYPE OF SURGERY INVOLVING THE REPRODUCTIVE" organs. I thought I did all possible to search for a Doctor who did not believe in removing organs to remove fibroid tumors. I went to a doctor who's associate wrote a book on fibroids. The objective of the book was to inform women of the aternatives methods of removing fibroid tumors. I assumed his associate would have the same philosophy. HRT is a VERY LUCRATIVE business and I think this associate doctor had his own agenda of maximizing his returns and creating a long term HRT patient. (He billed the insurance company by the parts removed.) He tried to convince me that I was at high risk for ovarian cancer. (I have found that this is not true.) Before the surgery, I specifically asked him if he could take a biopsy of my ovaries to make sure removal was necessary. He said, "yes". I awoke to find I had no ovaries. According to him, the good news was that - THERE WAS NO CANCER!! He did no biopsy to avoid this life altering surgery. I SAY - KNOW THE DOCTOR FOR SOME TIME BEFORE THE SURGERY!!! Decisions like these show the relationship between the pharmaceutical companies and the doctors. This doctor is no different than a mechanic who, while fixing your car, breaks something to keep you coming back. THe big difference - THE STAKES ARE MUCH, MUCH HIGHER!!!! Doctors and pharmacist are "NOT GODS". HRT could never exactly match the natural hormonal balance for each individual body. Unfortunately, the hit and miss tactics of getting it right can cause pain, suffering and grave side effects!! This book does not make decisions for you. It simply lets you know the consequences sometimes not explained by physicians who gain from your ignorance!
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The truth at last!,
By Sparkey (Hialeah,Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Ultimate Rape: What Every Woman Should Know about Hysterectomies and Ovarian Removal (Hardcover)
I have had a hysterectomy with a BSO (both ovaries and tubes removed),in Nov. of 99. Before and after my surgery,I have done alot of medical research and just reading medical literature,in general.Mostly,OB/GYN related topics.I have read so many books on hysterectomy and alot on menopause,both surgical and natural.This book is definately a must read.Elizabeths' book can open womens' eyes,before they make the choice to have this radical surgery done.So many hysterectomies are unnecessary,and Gyns in general are just too quick to recommend them,for just about any problem that may arise.My surgery was elective surgery,and the decision was made solely by me.A good majority of women are not aware of the alternatives to hysterectomy and place their lives and well-being in Doctors' hands,since they really know no other way,and therefore,feel that there is no other choice.Alot of women need to educate themselves and start doing the research,,,the moment that a hysterectomy is mentioned.Elizabeths' book is so to the point and so very accurate and easy to understand,especially if you enjoy reading that type of literature.A decision to have this surgery,is one that is not reversible,and the more these women can learn,the better.I hope that all women faced with this dilemma,will do themselves a great favor and read this wonderful book.There really is no book like it,out there.Docs will lead these poor,unsuspecting women to believe that the surgery is no big deal and that there will be absolutely no consequences,,,,I am living proof that there are consequences.I developed fibromyalgia after my surgery.When you mention that one to the docs,,,,they dismiss it and say,,,,no way can there be a connection! Just like they will dismiss alot of other problems after surgery.Ladies,please listen and please give yourselves the pleasure of reading this wonderful book.Even though I do not regret having made the choice to have my surgery..(docs left it up to me,they know how much medical reading I do),I am an example of just one of the things that can go wrong,after having a LAVH/BSO (laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy with a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy).I have other problems,too,,,,and these problems will probably not be mentioned by your doctors,before you have the surgery.Elizabeth,however can show you so much in her book.Again,I urge you to get this wonderful knowledge under your belt.Please Love yourselves enough to read it.Elizabeth,,,thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful info,and thanks for caring enough to help women with this awful dilemma. Love,Sparkey
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive explanation of hysterectomy after-effects!,
By a reader (Laurel, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Rape: What Every Woman Should Know about Hysterectomies and Ovarian Removal (Hardcover)
Out of all the books I have read its gives the most comprehensive explanation of the physical, mental, and emotional difficulties that I experienced. It even explains some things that puzzled me like: I felt really good right after my surgery and then it was like the bottom fell out. According to the book it takes between 6-12 months before you start to recognize your symptoms (I really felt mine at around 6 months). I look back and realize that I got small signals all along but at 6 months they made me sit up and pay attention. She also includes a quote from a physiology textbook that is perfect -- because I couldn't explain the deadness I felt inside after surgery, something different from depression. This book was helpful in finally putting the final pieces in my own mind of what had happened to me. Its not enough to say I'm sad that I can't have kids, its not enough to say my body is stressed from the rigors of surgery -- but it makes it crystal clear to say that hysterectomy and the resultant loss of hormones/chemicals that those organs produced in a cyclic fashion impacts every bodily system -- that ensures normal health and well-being. It is definitely a permanent loss of female pelvic normalacy resulting in and unrelenting and unimaginable loss of everything.
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