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Hystersisters.com is a woman to woman support website for hysterectomy recovery. It is not intended to take the place of a personal physician. Hystersisters.com offers resources and kindness so that our visitors can discover options and make decisions for themselves.
News about HysterSisters.com. News about hysterectomy in the medical community. Note: Do you have a link to a piece of NEWS or Medical Warning for our community about hysterectomy, hormones or gynecological cancer? Submit it here.
Unsure where to post? Stop by here and introduce yourself. We can help you find your way around. Replies only by our special "bot" and staff for Non-hyst support help for navigating the site.
Pre-Op questions, concerns and support for "Ladies in Waiting" who have scheduled their hysterectomy. (Still exploring? Post your question in "Options" forum above. Post-op members - reply only to Pre-op questions without starting new threads.)
Post-Op Hysterectomy recovery questions, answers and support. This is the place for questions after your hysterectomy - removal of uterus. Don't forget to pamper the princess!
Home from the hospital? Tell us about your hospital experience, your ongoing recovery, what led to your decision to have a hysterectomy and how hystersisters.com has helped you. Read OnlyReplies not allowed
If you are pre-op hysterectomy or recent post-op hysterectomy - you may have questions about hormone replacement therapy - This forum is for basic questions about HRT and Menopause.
No ovaries? If you can't take HRT (hormone replacement therapy), there's always chocolate, some ideas and hugs. Join a community here to discuss choices to help ease surgical menopause symptoms without hormone therapy.
If you have had a hysterectomy and have kept your ovaries, you may have questions about managing natural menopause and how to manage with or without hormone therapy. Come join the discussions.
Having a hysterectomy and also dealing with cancer fears and realities? Support for Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer (HPV), Endometrial Cancer, Uterine Cancer and other related GYN cancers.
Long term complications many years post op hysterectomy? Chronic Pain post-op? Find support from other Hyster Sisters. (For complications during the initial post-op recovery of 3 to 6 months, please post on "POST OP" forum.)
Diagnosed with endometriosis? Battling endometriosis after hysterectomy? Find caring support and helpful information from other women who also battle this complicated disease.
Oophorectomy (removal of ovaries), Ovarian Cystectomy (removal of ovarian cysts), Salpingectomy (removal of fallopian tubes), Trachelectomy (removal of cervix). Pre- and post-op support for members having any of these surgeries done separately from a hysterectomy (removal of uterus).
More than 6 months post-op hysterectomy experiencing intimacy issues - sexual dysfunction? Discuss low libido/no response and relevant sexual concerns following hysterectomy. FSAD and HSDD - Posts submitted will be reviewed prior to public viewing: Moderated.
Breast health concerns after your hysterectomy? Mammograms, biopsies, lumps, cysts, breast cancer diagnosis and treatment? Questions about hormones and your breasts? Post them here.
Write a letter to your loved one here. This is the place to express your physical and emotional needs and to express your thankfulness. Be as specific as possible as this will help husbands who lurk. ;)
Non-hysterectomy discussions are located here. If its not about hysterectomy surgery, talk about it here. Subforums: Parenting, Pets, Decorating, Crafts, Reviews and more! Holiday Greetings go here!
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Life changes for Hyster Sisters as they heal and move on and get back to their lives after their hysterectomy. Be sure and visit when you can and let us know how you are doing!
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and HysterSisters team up! Walk for the Whisper and other local events. Threads organized by locations. Not a thread for your area? Contact the hostess of this forum to add your area NOCC.
Because inquiring minds want to know: Vote in polls here or post women's health petitions. All new polls/petitions are moderated. NOTE: Our Poll results are not scientific. The results reflect only the opinions of those members who chose to vote.
Hysterectomy? Have you purchased the Hyster Sisters book? Nightshirt-Coverup? Tummy pillow/totebag? Check out the Hyster Sisters merchandise and make purchases in our secured online store. Its better than your local mall! Aww! Come on in!
Book Resources for hysterectomy: Decisions, optional treatments, what to expect, fibroids, endo, encouragement. (Submitted books are reviewed for hysterectomy relevance)
Where are you? Contact Other Hyster Sisters in your Area for chit chat and social get-togethers. (Pre-Op and Post-Op concerns should not be posted here. Please use Pre-Op/Post-Op forums above for hyst support)
Where are you? Contact Other Hyster Sisters in your Area for chit chat and social get-togethers. (Pre-Op and Post-Op concerns should not be posted here. Please use Pre-Op/Post-Op forums above for hyst support)
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