Is a woman's strength determined by her endurance to stay in a hurtful relationship or is it determined by her ability to move on? The early twentieth century is known to women as the "era of exuberance." (Gilbert 1205) During the early twentieth century women began to find the answer to the question at hand deeply rooted within themselves. The answer for Katherine Anne Porter seemed to be her ability to move on based on the actions she chose in her real life. Does her literature tell a different
Cervical cancer is the second foremost occurring cancer in women after breast cancer. Cervical cancer is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV. Infection by HPV typically occurs in the early years of sexual activity according to the World Health Organization (WHO), but it can take up to a full twenty years for it to develop into a full-blown malignant tumor. Scientists believe that for all intents and purposes all cervical cancer cases are caused by infection with
This procedure may be carried out for several reasons. Among the major reasons for getting a hysterectomy, some notable ones are, uterine cancer, thickening of uterus (Adenomyosis), and endometriosis or the external development of the tissue lining the uterus. Lastly, pelvic pain and chronic vaginal bleeding may also lead to the decision to get a hysterectomy. Before going for a hysterectomy all possible treatment options are exhausted, the only exception being in the case of cancer, whereas
The impact of information systems & computer technology of healthcare today The quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare today is greatly influenced by computer technology & information systems. Healthcare has evolved dramatically over the last 50 years and continues to advance in methods of providing patients with the most current treatments to date. As computer technology advances so will the face of healthcare. The future of computer technology that will affect the future of healthcare
Many of these estimates suffer from selection bias, as they collect their data from histopathology on the uteruses of women who have undergone a hysterectomy, therefore their applicability to the general population is unclear (Matalliotakis, Kourtis, & Panidis, 2005). One study which did not include only women who had had a hysterectomy found a prevalence of 20.9%, though this study could suffer from bias as well given that the population studied was symptomatic women who came into a gynecological
FIBROIDS OVERVIEW Let us put your most dreaded fear to rest right away. Fibroids are not cancerous. Only a 0.5 percent cases may turn cancerous. That today is an established fact. Mostly, Fibroids are a benign kind of muscular tumour, or non-cancerous growths of the uterus that may appear inside, on the wall, or outside the wall of the uterus, and is quite common among women in the 30-45 age bracket. In many cases, Fibroids go undetected, because they cause no problems. Also called Laiyomyomas or
Page Title Uterine Fibroids Meta Description Suffering from pain or menstrual problems? You may have uterine fibroids. Our Round Rock obgyns provide diagnosis, treatment and relief. Meta Title (70 cap) Uterine Fibroids – Symptoms – Diagnosis – Treatment – Round Rock Obgyns Comments OWC may want to add a treatment page with more detail in the future Live Date (AMY) URL (AMY) Uterine Fibroids Uterine fibroids can cause menstrual problems and pain Many women visit our Round Rock obgyns seeking
UTERINES FIBROIDS a) What are uterine fibroids? Uterine Fibroids is a common medical condition that occurs generally in women in reproductive age. Fibroids are considered as benign tumors that grow up in the muscular wall of the uterus. Fibroids are also called leiomyoma or myoma. The size of the fibroids may vary from small sizes (apricot seed) to large sizes (similar to a melon). When fibroids rise up to a large size “The uterus expands to make it look approximating to a 6 or 7 months of pregnancy”
cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women who have undergone hysterectomy: A review of literature Anahita Mehdian University of Memphis Spring, 2016 Evaluating the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women who have undergone hysterectomy: A review of literature Introduction Hysterectomy is a common surgical procedure in the United States, with approximately 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year (Whiteman et al., 2008). Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and may be accompanied
100 % natural Fibroids Treatment Solutions By JITENDRA GIDWANI Apr 22, 2012 The occurrence of Uterine Fibroids could be very prevailing in most women. There are actually typical Uterine Fibroids Treatment methods like therapeutic Fibroids Treatment as well as surgery based Fibroids Treatment available inside the health sector to remove Fibroids in Uterus. But many women are frightened of surgery based Fibroids Treatment options and never even look for surgical Fibroids Treatment to become triumphant
different disorders. Collaborative Management In the early stage of cervical cancer treatments consist of surgery or radiation with a combination of chemo. Since the pt. already have three children she has decided to undergo a simple hysterectomy. A simple hysterectomy involves surgical removal of the uterus, including the cervix and a small amount of the surrounding normal tissue (Cancer Research). Approximately 95% of people diagnosed with stage I cervical cancer survive without the cancer recurring
information on the patients being researched. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Focused Research Article This study collected data on all patients who underwent a Laparoscopically assisted radical vaginal hysterectomy (LARVH) between 1996 and 2003 at the Northern Gynecological Oncology Centre (NGOC) located in Gateshead UK. The patients were identified and matched with a control group of patient that underwent a radical abdominal hysterectomy with the same surgeons during the same time period. Controls
woman who has undergone a hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (Oxford Dictionary of Nursing, 2014). It is major gynaecological surgery and the immediate post operative period is a very important time for recovery. As with every surgery, there are the associated risks attached. According to O'Connor et al, 2004, there is a 2% risk of infection, haemorrhage 0.5% and mortality 6-11 per 1000 regardless of which surgical method is used for the hysterectomy. Therefore, I am going
of keeping it outweigh the complications of a hysterectomy. Thus through a feminist theory, Dr. Patel can see Mary’s autonomous decision to keep her uterus as valid in this context, and he should not try to convince his patient to have a hysterectomy. This is important because a doctor’s words can have a huge impact on a patient’s decision which can limit the patient’s autonomy. To illustrate, a study questioning 104 women before they had a hysterectomy stated that “Women's perceptions of the decision-making
improve Ashley’s quality of life by limiting her growth size, eliminating menstrual cramps and bleeding, and prevent discomfort from large breast. In order for the treatment to be successful, Ashley had undergone multiple surgeries that include, hysterectomy to eliminate future menstrual cramps and bleeding and removal of breast tissue to avoid the discomfort of fully formed breast later in life. Also, because of the treatment, she need to received estrogen hormonal therapy. According to Robert W.
Gender therapy is for people of the transgender spectrum. Some of the transgender spectrum includes FTM (Female to Male), MTF (Male to Female), and non-binary (not relating to either gender). Transgender people use gender therapy to help with emotional, social, and/or psychological problems relating to their gender. Often times, transgender people use this as a safe place, whether that be because of non-accepting family members or possibly society as a whole. Gender therapy helps transgender people
Beauchamp and Childress – ethical principles of autonomy - One must ask if a treatment is practical does that make it ethical? ‘Hopes of keeping her as comfortable as possible’ ‘”The Ashley Treatment” included high dose estrogen therapy, a hysterectomy, and breast bud removal. Ashley had a normal birth, but her mental and motor faculties did not develop (“The Ashley Treatment,” 2007). Ashley was diagnosed with encephalopathy of unknown etiology. This meant that she would forever have the mental
The Scythe and the Scalpel: Dissecting the Sterilizations of Native American Women in the 1970's In the old days, genocide used to be so simple. Such things as biological warfare used to keep Indians warm with small pox infested blankets furnished by the United States government, and the only thing barren and infertile was the land set aside for reservations. In the 1970s, genocide became a little more complex. Biological warfare invaded the reproductive rights of Native American women, making
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) it is a part of my duty to develop my knowledge and provide advanced clinical and diagnostic skills during patient treatment thus enhancing the holistic patient outcome. For the purpose of this essay I intend to critically discuss the treatment pathways and experiences of all women below 25 years of age diagnosed with cervical cancer. This client group will be explored, focusing on how to improve care during treatment and symptom management thus improving patient
Osteopenia can be seen as beginning stage of osteoporosis. Osteopenia is classified when bone density is lower than normal but not so low that it can be classified as being osteoporosis. It can be caused by several different diseases, conditions, or may be something that is natural to the person who has it. It can also be caused by eating disorders, and metabolism disorders. Chemotherapy and medicines such as steroids are also known to be causes as well as being exposed to radiation. Osteoporosis