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Since HysterSisters.com is a "woman to woman" website, here is help for your husband, family and friends. Help, hints and information for the hysterectomy patient's family.

Non-hysterectomy solutions (ie: Ablations, Myomectomy, Endometriosis treatments) or Pre-scheduled hysterectomy discussions.

Sub-Forums: Options and Alternative Success Stories

Pre-Op questions and support as you wait for scheduled hysterectomy. (Still exploring options? Post your question in "Options" forum above. Post-op members - reply only to Pre-op questions without starting new threads.)

Sub-Forums: Hints from Members

Post-Op Hysterectomy recovery questions, answers and support. This is the place for questions after your hysterectomy - removal of uterus.

Sub-Forums: Hysterectomy Recovery Reports

Your story: hospital experience, ongoing recovery, hysterectomy decision, how hystersisters.com has helped you. Read Only Replies not allowed

Sub-Forums: Abdominal Hysterectomy Stories, Vaginal Hysterectomy Stories, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Stories, da Vinci Hysterectomy Stories

Basic questions about HRT (hormone replacement therapy and menopause - for pre-op and post-op members.

No uterus/no ovaries - and need support for hormone therapy needs - this is the place to discuss your support needs for surgical menopause.

No ovaries? No uterus? If you can't take HRT (hormone replacement therapy) - Discuss choices to help ease surgical menopause symptoms without hormone therapy.

Ovaries removed without uterus (hysterectomy) - discussions for managing menopause symptoms.

Hysterectomy and kept your ovaries, you may have questions about natural menopause and managing with or without hormone therapy.

Support for Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer (HPV), Endometrial Cancer, Uterine Cancer and other related GYN cancers along with hysterectomy.

Sub-Forums: Cancer: Stories of Courage

Hysterectomy related concerns about the Bladder, Ureters, Rectum, Slings, TVT/TOT, Cystocele, Rectocele, A&P Repair, Mesh, UTI, Fistula, Interstitial Cystitis, Post-Op Incontinence, Pelvic Nerves & Tissues, etc.

Sub-Forums: Mesh Erosion Support

Long term complications many years post op hysterectomy: Chronic pain, adhesions. (For complications during the initial post-op recovery of 1 to 6 months, please post on "POST OP" forum.)

Endometriosis diagnosis. Battling endometriosis after hysterectomy. Support for this complicated disease.

Sub-Forums: Endo/Adeno: Stories of Triumph Over Pain

Cystectomy (removal of ovarian cysts), Salpingectomy (removal of fallopian tubes), oophorectomy (removal of ovaries), Trachelectomy (removal of cervix). Pre- and post-op support for members having separate surgeries from a hysterectomy (removal of uterus) related to GYN issues.

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.

Discuss your risks with BRCA1, BRCA2, Lynch Syndrome, DES and other related genetic concerns as it pertains to your health choices today. Bravery required!

Tea and Sympathy for the Hyster Sisters. Talk about grief, depression and other emotions relating to hysterectomy and loss.

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. ;)

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Wellness and Fitness after hysterectomy. Eating well. Exercise. Healthier living. Goals! Articles

Sub-Forums: Tips of the Week, Work it Out - Fitness in Action, Eating Right for Wellness, Wellness Challenges and Successes!

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Non-hysterectomy discussions are located here. If its not about hysterectomy surgery, talk about it 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!

Sub-Forums: Memorable Messages (Read Only)

It might not be about hysterectomy support (the mission of Hyster Sisters) but with smart, caring sisters, we might have an idea where you can look.

Help us gather recipes! Main Dishes, Veggies, Desserts, Prune Recipes, Breads, Healthy Choices and more! Add yours to our forum!

Sub-Forums: Main Dishes, Freezer Dishes - Make ahead, Casseroles, Salads and Soups, Side Dishes, Post Op Prunes and Moving Dishes, Hysteritaville Healthwise, Vegetarian Specials, Breads and Muffins, Appetizers/Snacks/Party Food, Cakes and Pies, Desserts Why can't estrogen be chocolate?, Other

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Book Resources for hysterectomy: Decisions, optional treatments, what to expect, fibroids, endo, encouragement. (Submitted books are reviewed for hysterectomy relevance)

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