You Don't Need A Hysterectomy: New And New And Effective Ways Of Avoiding Major Surgery [Paperback]

Ivan Strausz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0738204498 | ISBN-13: 978-0738204499 | Publication Date: April 10, 2001 | Edition: 2nd

When this outstanding medical guide was published in 1993, nearly 600,000 women a year were advised to undergo expensive and potentially risky hysterectomies. Though the issue has garnered much press since, the rate of needless and avoidable hysterectomies has not dropped off significantly. Furthermore, 1 woman in 15 (or nearly 10 million) still suffers chronic pelvic pain and gets bad or incomplete advice on how to treat it.Hailed by Library Journal as "one of the best women's health books," You Don't Need a Hysterectomy provides authoritative, compassionate advice on the new and effective ways to treat chronic pelvic pain and related gynecological symptoms without radical surgery. Totally revised and updated with up-to-the minute information, You Don't Need a Hysterectomy is an invaluable resource for women.

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About the Author

Ivan K. Strausz, M.D., is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He works at Metropolitan Hospital in York City and is Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Medical College. He is also the author of Women's Symptoms: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Symptoms and Diseases: Their Causes and Treatments.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 2nd edition (April 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738204498
• ISBN-13: 978-0738204499
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,084,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars necessary empowering book, August 21, 2001

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This review is from: You Don't Need A Hysterectomy: New And New And Effective Ways Of Avoiding Major Surgery (Paperback)

This book is necessary for any woman who is faced with the decision of whether to go forward with a hysterectomy. Dr. Strausz articulates, clearly, what is and is not at stake. An empowering,life-affirming book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a bit shocked, November 26, 2001

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This review is from: You Don't Need A Hysterectomy: New And New And Effective Ways Of Avoiding Major Surgery (Paperback)

at the reaction of the Arlington, Texas reader who went out of her way to attack this book because she believes hystectomies benefit women. Her own experience may have been positive, but why would she want to deprive the other million-plus American women who are advised to have a hysterectomy each year--a proportion greater than in virtually any other country in the world--of the chance to make an informed decision, based on full knowledge of the options? Thank God, there are new options today; as well as a growing sense of responsibility among doctors to avoid unnecessary surgeries that for some may prove emotionally and physically damaging. The new edition (April 2001) of this book offers an excellent overview of the new treatments, as well as the latest thinking about their risks and benefits. But more importantly, this book is evenhanded--never pushing the reader but rather simply laying out the pros and cons of hysterectomy (and oophrectomy, another tough question) in a warmly accessible way, so that she can draw her own conclusions. It is an uplifting, wise, and comprehensive guide that can help any woman make the treatment decision that is right for her. Every gynecologist should have a copy of this book on display in the waiting room!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What every woman should know, October 24, 2003

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This review is from: You Don't Need A Hysterectomy: New And New And Effective Ways Of Avoiding Major Surgery (Paperback)

that woman from dallas or fort worth or wherever who said a hysterectomy was the best thing for her should wait awhile. I'm sure after she suffers a stroke, a heart attack, high cholestrol, etc. she'll realize it wasn't the best thing for her. What might have been easily cured with natural herbs, better nutrition, or even yoga, was cured by removing vital organs from her body. This book clearly informs the reader about options that many gynocologists simply don't know about or don't care about. A woman who is recommended a hysterectomy is often given that choice because the doctor sees dollar signs, not relief or accurate help for the woman. This book exposes that 'secret' that every woman should be aware of. Although no man can give a woman an accurate picture of what will happen after a hysterectomy, Strausz does an excellent job of detailing exactly why you should not get a hysterectomy.

I speak from experience. I was lied to about having 'ovarian cancer' when in fact I had a large fibroid. I was given a complete hysterectomy and am now suffering the consequences. Many women fail to relate their long term medical problems of heart disease, depression, dental problems, stroke, high cholestrol, etc. to having a hysterectomy. But I'm living proof. I was in great physical and emotional health before the hysterectomy. Now I suffer from bone pain, tingling in my hands, nerve damage in my leg, high cholestrol (without changing a no-dairy/veggie diet), and high blood pressure, even though I exercise every day and am not overweight.

Hysterctomies kill - slowly. Just because it might relieve painful periods is not a reason to get one. Just because a doctor tries to scare you with 'cancer' you should get a second, third and fourth opinion. And then you should read this book.