Just as Much a Woman: Your Personal Guide to Hysterectomy and Beyond - Hardcover

Rosenfield, Nancy

 
9780761518204: Just as Much a Woman: Your Personal Guide to Hysterectomy and Beyond

Synopsis

Shares the stories of women who have undergone hysterectomies, and offers advice on coping with changes that result from the surgery

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About the Author

<b>Nancy Rosenfeld,</b> a bipolar-disorder survivor herself, is the author of two other books, including <I>Just As Much a Woman.</I>

From the Inside Flap

hundreds of thousands of women just like you make the critical decision to undergo a hysterectomy. This procedure will take them through a wide range of emotions―from dread and dismay to freedom and joy. With humor and honesty, former hysterectomy patient <b>Nancy Rosenfeld</b> and psychotherapist <b>Dianna Bolen</b> candidly answer the questions every woman wants to ask, including:<br><br>• Will I go immediately into menopause?<br>• How will it affect my sex life?<br>• What are the risks of taking estrogen?<br>• Will I look and feel older?<br>• How long does it take to recover?<br><br><br>If you or someone you love is a candidate for hysterectomy―or have already had one―this positive, reassuring guide will provide a deeper understanding of the experience. You'll learn, as the authors have, that hysterectomy is not an end, but rather a passage to a new beginning.<br><br>"This book answered the questions I

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