By Frederick R. Jelovsek, M.D., How common is urinary leakage among women? Sometimes it seems to be a common problem. Many women themselves or their friends describe loss of urine with coughing or sneezing on...

Urinary problems affect millions of women annually. From urinary tract infections to post-surgical incontinence, urinary abnormalities cause a lot of discomfort and pain, but they can also be indicative of more deep-rooted urinary abnormalities....

Sexual feeling and desire after hysterectomy Ovary removal with hysterectomy at age 28 Ovary removal with hysterectomy at age 42 with PCOD Is the cervix removed during a hysterectomy? Ovary removal with hysterectomy...

by Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Recovering post-hysterectomy - Am I doing too much? People keep warning me over and over not to overdo after my hysterectomy. How would I be able to tell if I was...

What to Expect after Hysterectomy Frederick R. Jelovsek MD, MS "Since my hysterectomy 4 1/2 months ago, I experience bleeding after intercourse. Is this normal? It is a small amount of fresh blood, bright red. Is...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Many women come to the doctor and say they want a "laser" hysterectomy. What they usually mean is a laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy or LAVH. The technique used to use lasers...

by Frederick R. Jelovsek MD After a hysterectomy, does a woman still need to have annual pap smears? If you have ever had abnormal Pap smears with dysplasia or HPV changes, I would say yes for...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD " A lot of the members of are complaining about joint pain, and FMS, either before and/or after their hysterectomy. I also noted when I was on an endo support...