Uterine Fibroids: What Every Woman Needs to Know (Paperback)

~ Nelson, M.D. Stringer (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: Physicians & Scientists Publishing Company (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0924428104
• ISBN-13: 978-0924428104
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,255,809 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN OUTSTANDING REFERENCE SOURCE FOR ALL WOMEN WITH FIBROIDS, March 12, 1999

By A Customer

I was told to have a hysterectomy by several doctors for my numerous growing fibroids. I was determined to find an alternative. Luckily I came across Dr. Stringer's book and it changed my life. This is the definitive book on fibroids, encompassing everything any woman could possibly want to know about fibroids; what makes them grow, current treatments, all about laparascopic surgery and other kinds of surgery, what to expect from surgery, etc. Dr. Stringer takes the fear out of the unknown and after you read this book you can consider yourself highly informed on the subject. The bottom line is not to live in denial as I did for years, fearing a hysterectomy. The fibroids only got bigger, and more numerous. There are alternatives to hysterectomy and you can get your life back again, saying "so long" to feeling physically awful.

On February 15, 1999 I underwent a successful laparascopic myomectomy performed by Dr. Stringer and had 5 rather large fibroids removed. I was back to work in a week and feel 20 pounds lighter.

I urge every woman who has been told to undergo a hysterectomy for fibroids to read Dr. Stringer's book and present this book to any doctor who discusses hysterectomy for fibroids. THANKS, DR. STRINGER!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great up to date book on fibroid treatments!, June 15, 1999

By A Customer

This is an excellent book with outstanding research on fibroids. It is both reassuring & practical. Excellent diagrams. If you're thinking about surgery get this book, it tells you all the new types, minimal surgery (laparascopic removal of fibroids) embolization , traditional myomectomy, hormone therapy, fibroids & pregnancy , international research in an easy to read book. Good for patients & Doctors. Great Book. Written buy the leading gynaecologist Nelson Stringer who also has a fibroid centre for treatment. Our readers in the UK love the book.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ if you have a uterine fibroid tumor., March 11, 1999

By A Customer

Dr. Stringer's book "Uterine Fibroids : What Every Woman Needs to Know" gave me the information I needed when faced with a serious medical condition. I was diagnosed with a large fibroid tumor, and when my symptoms became problematic, I searched for information on the topic. Although this is a common medical condition, there are very few books available that even discuss the topic. I obtained several opinions from local physicians which were mostly the same: "have a hysterectomy". Dr. Stringer's book informed me of other alternatives which are much less invasive and have a much shorter recovery time.

I was able to undergo a laparoscopic myomectomy (which was performed by Dr. Stringer in Chicago) whereby I was back on my feet the same day and was able to resume normal activity in less than a week. A hysterectomy would have had me in the hospital for several days with a 4-6 week recovery time. Since I am only 36 years old I also still have the option to have another child which would have been gone with a hysterectomy.

I credit Dr. Stringer's book with providing new information that I could not get in any other book or from other physicians. If anyone has a fibroid tumor they should read this book and seek treatment early as alternative treatments are most beneficial when applied before the tumor becomes too large. In addition, if you have symptoms (such as pelvic pain, or heavy bleeding) Dr. Stringer's book "Uterine Fibroids : What Every Woman Needs to Know" is a MUST READ.