About Women's Health: Top GYN Surgeries and Procedures

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your weekly About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we discuss a number of surgeries and procedures that women often undergo, as well as lots of other important information that you'll want to know about. Have a healthy week! Tracee Top Gynecology Surgery and Procedures Have you ever been to the gynecologist and been told you need a procedure for further evaluation of a GYN problem? Millions of women each year face the uncertainty of having a gynecological procedure or surgery performed. Learn about these common GYN procedures and surgeries before you need them and you'll be one step ahead when your gynecologist says you need further evaluation of your problem. See More About:  d&c  pap smear  leep Tubal Ligation Reversal More than 650,000 women undergo tubal ligation in the United States annually, thus ending their ability to have children. What happens when circumstances change and a women decides that she really does want to become pregnant? Approximately six percent of women who originally decided that tubal ligation was the way to end their childbearing years will, within five years, decide that she does indeed want to experience pregnancy and the birth of a new baby. See More About:  infertility  sterilzation  contraceptives What To Expect During Laparoscopy Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used in procedures such as tubal ligation, gallbladder removal or hiatal hernia repair. It is normally performed in the outpatient surgery unit of a hospital. In most cases, patients can return home a few hours after a laproscopic procedure. See More About:  diagnostic tools  pelvic pain diagnosis  surgery What To Know Before You Have A Hysterectomy Are you facing a hysterectomy? Learn the facts about hysterectomy and alternatives before you decide whether hysterectomy is the right choice for you. It is critical to understand when hysterectomy is elective surgery and when it is necessary to save your life. Although hysterectomy may provide relief from your condition, it's important to explore all alternatives before you choose hysterectomy. See More About:  gynecologist appointment  hormone replacement therapy  menopause Women's Health Ads Home Health Care Health Women 'S Health Women Gynecology Women OB Gyn Featured Articles Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls Women's Mental Health Women and Cancer Women's Health Glossary Other Diseases and Conditions   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement