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Summary: Detailed Help
Review: . . . for any woman that is going to, has had, or is worried about having a hysterectomy. It has lots of information but is written in simple enough terms for almost anyone to understand. Reading this book - as well as visiting the Hystersisters website helped answer a lot of questions, allay a lot of doubts and prepare for what was a life changing experience. Good book with good information!
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Summary: Knowledgeable women help us
Review: Adelaide Haas and Susan Puretz have made their revised edition even better than the first book. Their first book came out at a time when I (personally) desperatly needed clear direct information about hysterectomy. The book provided exactly what I needed - and answered questions I hadn't even thought to ask. This new edition covers all that and more- in clear concise language - and most importantly gives you a complete understanding of all you may encounter in this surgical journey. Any woman faced with this health issue will be grateful to them both for researching and sharing their knowledge with the world.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: Even though the title is A Woman's Guide to Hysterectomy, I bought this book in order to help my wife get ready for her upcoming surgery. The title is the first indication of underlying attitude that pervades this otherwise helpful guide to hysterectomy surgery. The book is chock-full of helpful information about what a woman can expect before, during, and after surgery. It is as complete a guide to this surgery that you will find -- and the book makes it easier to talk to your doctor about the advantages and disadvantages of hysterectomy surgery. With so much to offer the reader, why then was it necessary for these authors, both women, to interject their feminist views on everything from male doctors to unequal medical care to the cosmic unfairness of being a woman? Clearly, the authors intended to promote their own political agenda, while providing useful medical information to readers, both female and male, who want to make this surgery as stress-free as possible. This book has a great deal to offer in preparing a woman for this major surgery. It's too bad the authors had to include a NOW primer along with objective medical information. If you are a man and are buying this book, be prepared to bite your tongue a few times as you seek answers to help your wife (that's partner in authorspeak) through this surgery.
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Summary: Detailed Help
Review: Facing a hysterectomy, I needed to KNOW all I could, before going in for surgery. I bought this book, Woman's Guide to Hysterectomy, by Haas & Puretz....as well as Hysterectomy: Before & After, by Cutler. Actually, BOTH books were helpful. They were clear, frank, and detailed. When I talked to my doctor, I was already knowledgable and could concentrate on what she was saying. Also, this book describes, in detail, what I can expect the day of surgery; the next day, and the next. My surgeon doesn't have time for all the detail I wanted. Great book.
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Summary: A Guide for All Women
Review: I bought the book for a friend facing a hysterectomy: she said this book was the most helpful in enabling her to make a decision, because of the balanced views and comprehensive information given. I then read the book, and found it most useful regarding HRT, sex after menopause, and overall gynecological health. Highly recommended as a general guide to female health.
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Summary: A wise guide to decisions regarding hysterectomy
Review: I found the book extermely balanced, nuanced and sensitive, in presenting varying points of view regarding issues of hysterectomy, hormone replacement, sex after surgery, etc. Relevant to both illness and healthy gynecological maintenance, not only for women facing surgery. Friend to whom I sent this book said it was the major source she used in decision making. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: Out of the 3 books I bought on this subject, this one was the most informative and useful. It's a BIG book, with easy to read and understand chapters from pre-op to post-op and more! My doctor was suprised I was so informed at my pre-op appt., and I felt so much better knowing all the details he didn't have time to discuss with me. If you are having the operation, get this book, you'll be glad you did!
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Summary: "All I need to know about Hysterectomy"
Review: Since one in four women lose their uterus due to hysterectomy, I have many friends who have had this surgery. Unfortunately some of them were needlessly frightened just anticipating the procedure. After reading "The Woman's Guide to Hysterectomy," I now know what to give the next friend who tells me she thinks she may need a hysterectomy. I found this book so reassuring and helpful. What a relief to learn that sexuality is not impaired following hysterectomy. Common tests, such as the Pap smear, are explained simply yet informatively. I also know that a Pap Smear is a test I'll keep having even though I'm past menopause. I learned so much from this book that is helpful for all women whether or not they are candidates for hysterectomy.
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Summary: A good attempt, but misses medically
Review: This is a good attempt to explain the medical aspects of hysterectomy, but is clearly written by non-physicians who don't quite understand many medical aspects of the procedure. Some of the information is confusing, some is out dated, and some is just wrong. As a gynecologist, I routinely read what's out there. This is not a book I would recommend to my patients. Books that are more medically accurate are Wallach's book ( boring) and Streicher's book(very engaging).
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Summary: Great book!
Review: When I was told I needed a hysterectomy, I hit the bookstores looking for information. Most books I found kept stressing that hysterectomy is a choice. Maybe it's a choice for some, but it wasn't for me. With that in mind, I was happy to find this book. My husband and I had questions after I left my doctor's office and this book provided answers.
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