AAGL

About a year ago, my sister was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. After having severly heavy periods and lots of cramping, she decided to have surgery to remove the fibroids. The surgery went well, they removed the fibroid, and she was looking forward to a normal periods in the future. But nothing changed. The periods continued as before, heavy and miserable. Upon further "inspection," she was told that she had another fibroid that was larger than the original one. We were concerned…had this grown that large so quickly or had the doctor missed it originally? My sister went back to discus her options with her doctor…my sister is 39 and single. While she acknowledges that her child-bearing years are closer to the end than the beginning, she would like to retain her fertility until it's natural end. Can you guess what the doctor suggested? A hysterectomy!!!

Shortly after this, I received an email from MomCentral about a new review opportunity regarding less invasive procedures to help women with pelvic disorders. Weird, huh? But great timing!

So, I'm having my sister check out AAGL's website. You should, too. You'll learn that OB/GYN's are not presenting you with all the information needed to make an informed decision. Dr. Miller of AAGL says it best, "When women are fully informed about their condition and the available treatments, they feel more confident in exploring their options with their OB/GYNs. This simple step [checking out AAGL's website] could help thousands of women avoid the pain and extended recovery associated with open surgery."

Empowere yourself or someone you know who has a pelvic health disorder…go to AAGL's website and then head to your doctor. You shouldn't have to go through an invasive surgery with a longer recovery when minimally invasive procedures are available.