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Andropause is a syndrome resulting from the deficiency of hormones, especially testosterone. It’s onset and symptoms may not be as dramatic as female “menopause”, but its effects can be just as serious. It is interesting that hormone replacement is quite routine in women but barely even addressed in men. The decline in hormone levels in both sexes has an adverse impact on one’s state of health. Starting around age 25, DHEA and testosterone levels begin a progressive downward trend. With falling hormones, it is much harder to maintain muscle mass. Things begin to sag and fat begins to form increasingly thick layers around the lower back and abdomen. Stamina is affected and exercise intolerance occurs. Osteoporosis is well-documented in women and occurs in men as well. This can result in hip and vertebral compression fractures. Wrinkles that carve deep crevices in the face are partially due to testosterone deficiency. Libido is reduced and even impotence may develop. These changes are all a result of male “menopause”.

Hormone replacement has been available for women for decades and the positive results continue to multiply. In Anti-Aging medicine, it is expected that maintenance of hormone levels in the youthful range (that of a 25-30 year old) will provide substantial health benefit. Proper monitoring of hormone replacement is a relatively recent innovation that makes this therapy much safer. We can now insure proper dosages in the accepted normal physiologic range. Cancer risk is greatly reduced by this refined approach to replacement therapy.

The decline in testosterone occurs as a result of multiple causes and treatment should be directed accordingly. Aromatase (an enzyme that converts Testosterone into Estradiol) increases as we gain years. This increases raises the free estrogens and lowers the free Testosterone. Prostate cancer is correlated with high circulating estrogens. Aromatase inhibitors, such as chrysin, nettle extract, and Arimidex can inhibit aromatse. Testicular atrophy leads to decreased testosterone production. A course of treatment with HCG stimulates testicular development and can boost Testosterone production. A complete vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant supplement plus a proper diet help to correct nutritional deficiencies. DHEA and possible melatonin replacement also serve as alternatives and as adjuncts to testosterone therapy. A diet that includes a large amount of legumes, especially soy, is helpful in providing the necessary building blocks for our bodies to manufacture hormones. Maintaining cholesterol in the normal range (not to high or to low) is also critical for hormone synthesis. Testosterone replacement can be accomplished by the use of creams, pills or even injection. It is best if the physiologic patterns natural to the body are mimicked, which makes injection less favorable. Creams containing natural testosterone are well absorbed through the skin, bypass metabolism by the liver, and are easy to apply, thus making them superior to pills. The potential risks of testosterone administration include increases in red cell mass, worsening of sleep apnea, changes in plasma lipid levels, and fluid retention. There is some concern that testosterone replacement might exacerbate benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). There is no change in PSA with testosterone therapy. You are not a candidate for this replacement therapy if you have an active testicular or prostate cancer. Finally, testosterone supplementation may produce adverse side effects if administered to men with normal levels, hence the importance of monitoring.

With proper replacement, you can expect to regain muscle mass, increase bone density, increase stamina, increase libido, reduce your risk for a variety of cancers and Alzheimer’s disease, and live an improved quality of life.

Dr. Rod Rojas is a board certified physician and Medical Director of IHC SKIN LASER AND ANTI AGING CLINIC, member of the prestigious American Academy Of Anti-Aging Medicine.

If you are suffering any of these symptoms, give us a call at The Skin Laser and Anti-Aging Clinic 843-757-8717.

We will be very happy to assist you.

Now whether you are just beginning to notice your first few
lines or you are experiencing more advance signs of aging you
can painlessly and safely achieve a healthier, youthful, wrinkle
free beauty in minutes with these simple professional techniques
used by the world’s top makeup artists.

Lift a Sagging Jaw line - After applying your foundation apply a
very thin line of highlighter from ear to ear along the top of
your jawbone. Blend thoroughly. Next apply a thin line of
contour cream or shadow on the bottom and the underneath area of
your jawbone. Blend thoroughly.

Make Wrinkles & Lines Disappear - Before applying foundation use
a Q- Tip or very thin makeup brush to apply a professional line
filler product or highlighter inside the creases of your lines
and wrinkles. Using the thin end of your makeup sponge or a
clean Q-Tip gently blend. Perform An Instance Face Lift - A well
groomed medium width brow with a strong arch will visual lift
your face instantly. To create a well groomed brow with a strong
arch pluck clean the area underneath the brow bone and shape the
brow with widest part of the brow at the inner corner of your
eye and the brow getting thinner has it goes out toward your
temple. The highest part of the arch should be just above the
outer edge of your pupil.

Create Fuller Younger Lips - After covering the lip area with
foundation and your lips with a lip cream or balm take a lip
liner the same shade or a shade slightly lighter then your
lipstick and line just outside your lips natural lip line .
Apply your lipstick with a lip brush blending lipstick to lip
liner. Place a dab of pale light color lip gloss in the center
of your top and bottom lips.

Give Your Eyes A Quick Lift - Applying eyeliner has close to
lashes as possible line eyes from where the inner corner( tear
duct ) of your eyes end to slightly pass the outer corner of
your eyes. Has you get to the outer corner of your eye slightly
tilt line upward to create a slight slant. This technique works
whether you line just your upper lids or both your upper and
bottom lids. Curl your lash with an eyelash curler before
applying mascara.

The Passion Ration

The last straw to finalize divorce proceedings in a marriage is
when adultery is committed. I would say the hurt is unbearable
for the loving partner who has been betrayed. Innocent Parties
like the children and family members automatically become
involved to take their share of the heartache when a marriage
collapses.

Many couples manage to salvage what is left of their
relationship and carry on regardless fighting a lost cause. It
is not easy to put your feelings and emotions on hold. Emotions
are a powerful force that comes back with vengeance filling you
with anger and in some cases hate.

All the respect and trust has gone leaving that once happy
relationship a farce. They say you forgive and forget. Sorry
having none of it, forgive yes forget no, mental scarring does
not heal.

So much suffering is caused by a one night stand or affairs that
normally do not last long after the guilty party has lost
everything. Ask your self is it worth it.

I do not condone such behaviour where a man or woman strays
outside the Marital Home to seek pleasure; only in some cases
there are reasons why partners go down this road seeking comfort
elsewhere.

May be the adulterer is not the guilty one. What of the spouse
who decides to ration the passion in the bedroom leaving the
partner no choice but to have his or her needs fulfilled outside
the marriage. You need to think twice before making a one sided
decision about when you want to play or not play ball in the
bedroom. Excuse the pun, but the ball is in your court to put
back the missing link that is causing your marriage and partner
to suffer.

They say true love never runs smooth, and if that being the case
then for a little happiness give me the rough with the smooth
any day.

If you have a problem regarding being bored in the bedroom, talk
it over with your partner.

Rekindling a relationship is a made a lot easier if both parties
participate in trying to understand why such actions were taken
in the first place. Talking it through may help you both realize
that the marriage is worth saving.

Counselling is out there for couples struggling to come to terms
with the fact the marriage is over. Consider the children’s
feelings throughout any divorce proceedings, they will need time
to adapt to having there whole life turned around.

Abide by your marriage vows, if out of spite you decide to sleep
alone in the master bedroom then accept the fact that the guilty
part is the Betrayer not the Strayer.

U’ve seen thousands of photos, tried on dozens of gowns. But you may have missed some small items in your search for the perfect wedding-day look — those essential unmentionables that go under the dress. Undergarments provide the foundation necessary for your outerwear to look how it’s supposed to. They can change the way your dress fits, so you’ll need to purchase them before your first fitting. Read on for the lowdown on lingerie.

BRA

The bra is the uberundergarment, that leading piece of lingerie to which all others play supporting roles. You’ll need a good, supportive bra to lift you up as you walk down the aisle and keep you comfortable for hours of dining, dancing, and posing with relatives. Many bridal boutiques offer decorative bras that are as creative — and nearly as costly — as the gown itself. While some of these elegant brassieres have unique proportions that can be quite useful with the right gown, make comfort your priority: You don’t want insufficient support or annoying wires cutting into your sides on your wedding day. And remember, you can slip into provocative, flimsy lingerie when you take the gown off.

Before you buy, ask about the store return policy. You’ll likely want to try on a few different bras with your gown, so make sure that as long as you leave the tags on, the garment is returnable for a full refund.

Regardless of which style you choose, try not to have unrealistic expectations for your bra — or yourself — on your wedding day. If it’s too uncomfortable to wear for a five-hour stretch on a normal afternoon, why suffer?

SLIMMERS

While old-fashioned girdles have long been out of style, you might try one of the several contemporary slimming undergarments that use Lycra or Spandex rather than stiff stays or ancient whalebone.
Make sure you take your bra, slimmer, stockings, and shoes to your fittings; a body-support garment will give a slightly different shape than just sucking in your gut, and changing your “support” down the road will affect the way your gown fits.

PANTIES

As with the bra and slimmer, choose panties that offer comfort over sex appeal. (There’s just no way to discreetly rearrange a pair of creeping panties through a wedding gown!) If your gown has an unusually slinky cut or is made of very thin material, you may want to use pantyhose with built-in underwear.

HOSIERY

If you want to wear a fancy garter belt with hooks to hold up thigh-high hose, make sure you choose one that fits snugly around your waist — and won’t be seen through your gown! The pressure of the hose can pull an inexpensive, elastic garter belt downward, leading to wrinkly knees and an evening of endless attemts to hitch up your hose (a task nearly as hard to hide as panty-tugging).

A garter belt is a pretty superfluous item, given the variety of sleek and sexy pantyhose available. But some women feel extra sexy just knowing they’re wearing one. If you go with a garter, you’ll need to test it out to make sure you can bear the inconvenience.

Before your wedding, try on your gown — with your undergarments — under the watchful eye of a close friend. Once you’re sure you won’t show more than you intend to show, forget about it and have fun!

Getting the most out of your wedding day shouldn’t be contingent on your lingerie, but it will definitely have an impact on your memories. Take a chance on your styles, and do it differently than all others. Make your day more special for bride and groom with the little details that are so memorable.

John Barnes Writes for www.lingerieexpress.co.uk . Lingerie Express carries a vast selection of bridal lingerie and underwear for all types of sensuous woman

Penis enlargement exercises are a good alternative with many guys who lack the time, the money or the inclination to try other male enhancement approaches. It is well known that some men view traction devices with distrust, while others are leery of pills. One really can’t blame others for refusing to swallow the first penis enlargement pills they come across on the specialized market. It’s only natural to be cautious when deciding whether to try something new or not, especially when dealing with products whose effectiveness is many times in doubt.

Still, penis enlargement exercises are the best option for both the cautious user and the beginner. You can never know exactly how pills are interfering with your system, but exercises are quite something else. The path from a small or average penis to a bigger and meatier one that dangles proudly between your legs is much more simple when every exercise is explained to you in advance. Not to mention that you are in full charge at all times, since you decide how long the exercise would take and can put an end to it anytime you like.

Beginners who aren’t sure what penis enlargement is and does can learn the basic principles a lot quicker with the help of this natural male enhancement approach. The exercises help to acquaint the user with the function of blood-flow, how to measure the penis size, how to help the tissues grow and the only fully natural way of getting a larger penis. Penis exercises, like the amazing Penis Health program, are really the best way of becoming acquainted with the concepts and aims of the male enhancement trend.

Penis enlargement exercises cost less than pills, devices or surgery, are by far the safest option available and have the same ultimate purpose as all the other methods: turning your small penis into a bigger penis and your weak erections into rock-hard erections nearly on demand. Try Penis Health today and you’ll be surprised at how easy and effective this program of exercises can be. Really, it’s as close to a win-win situation as you can get.
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Myth #1 - Breast Implants Can Cause Cancer

False: No studies or experimental data have ever been able to link breast implants with cancer.

Myth #2 - Breast Implants Must be Removed Every 10 Years

False: There is no specific data on duration of time for implant replacement. The implants may last a lifetime or only a few years depending on complications, including deflation, scar tissue formation or choice to change the size of the implants.

Myth #3 - I Should Never Wear an Underwire Bra with Implants

False: Underwire bras can and should be worn, but only once all healing has occurred. Over time, without proper support the weight of the implants can create significant sagginess and stretching of the breast tissue and skin.

Myth #4 - Shaped Implants are More Natural than Round Implants

False: Imaging studies of the chest have shown that both shaped (anatomical) and round implants appear to have a similar natural slope when properly placed under the muscle. One complication that can occur with shaped implants is rotation of the bag, which can lead to disfigurement.

Myth #5 - Loss of Sensitivity of the Nipple is Associated Only with the Periareolar Approach

False: Numbness can occur from any approach if the nerves are stretched or traumatized during surgery.

Myth #6 - Mammograms are Not Possible with Implants

False: Placement of the implants, either Silicone or Saline under the muscle will help with Displacement Technique Mammography and allows for excellent sensitivity results.

Myth #7 - Women Over the Age of 50 Should Not Undergo Breast Augmentation

False: Patients of any age may undergo the implant surgery as long as they are healthy, in good medical condition and free of breast cancer. Lab work is required for all surgery candidates, and a routine mammogram is required for anyone over the age of 35 or with a family history of breast cancer.

Myth #8 - Mammograms are Not Possible with Implants

False: Placement of the implants, either Silicone or Saline under the muscle will help with Displacement Technique Mammography and allows for excellent sensitivity results.

Myth #9 - The Most Common Reason for Reopening the Incision is the Patient’s Desire to Remove the Implant Entirely

False: Actually deflation, 18% and Capsular Contracture, also 18% are the #1 reasons for reopening, or undergoing a second procedure.

Myth #10 - More Women Desire to Go Larger on the Next Surgery and Believe That They Went Too Small Originally

True: Women become accustomed to the swelling that generally occurs during the first 2 - 3 months after surgery, when that subsides they miss the fuller feeling and desire to have slightly larger implants put in to compensate for the loss of the swelling.

For more information, visit Dr. Linder’s Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

Dr Stuart Linder is a board certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Medical Degree (M.D.) from University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, 1991. General Surgery Residency UCLA Medical Center 1994. Plastic Surgery Fellowship St. Francis Memorial Hospital 1997. To learn more about Dr. Linder, visit http://www.drlinder.com

In the beginning of 1990 I was being guided to explore the
nature of feminine and masculine, feeling the shift in the
re-emergence of feminine energy. As a storyteller, I am called
to “seed” the story, myth, legend through the mediums of words,
sound and movement, whereby individuals can choose to become
stimulated and awakened.

The historical role of women is often visible only through the
records kept by men, which often minimizes or distorts the role
of women in the shaping of culture and society. Much of the
material that has been passed down to us reflects a male bias
that does not feel whole. Building ourselves up by putting
others down keeps us stuck; I choose to acknowledge and move
forward from the positive past.

Indigenous and wisdom traditions speak of the feminine and
masculine in a variety of ways. Both states are present within
our natures. Western scholars, influenced by Jungian psychology
and feminist goddess theology, speak of polar opposites in
binary principals known as darkness and light, negative and
positive, feminine and masculine, expansion and contraction,
etc.

Many traditions attribute masculine and feminine to the sun and
moon and differ in their associations. In the west, the sun
represents masculine, the unlimited energy in us determined to
be expressed. We hear of the life fire of the sun - generators,
motivators, and stimulators. The moon represents feminine
energy, the magnetic force, ruler of tides, power of receptive
nature. We open, expand, and express our full selves like the
moon. In the western world, feelings have been equated with the
feminine and actions with the male.

The feminine - the magnetic part of self that desires to be
nurtured in all areas of your life. Is committed to trusting
experiences that reveal self-knowledge. Seeks clarity, truth and
authenticity beyond roles, masks and defenses. Feminine in male
and female is both firm and yielding, requiring a need to go
inward and trust the essential parts of who you are. Inherent
intuition is feminine in nature.

The masculine — the desire to express itself in unlimited
creative and intuitive ways. Determined to build solid and
abundant structures. Dynamic energy expressing itself with
determination, focus and will. Inner assertive nature,
determined to apply an inspired vision without holding back in
any way.

Institutions everywhere struggle to meet the challenges of this
new century with models and structures that were developed in
the past. Many hope that technology will solve the challenges of
rapid change, globalization and changes in the labor force. The
truth is that we must generate new ways of working and learning
in order to find a viable solution. Many are coming to a knowing
of a new paradigm in bringing ourselves to the world -
authentically.

Leading between the lines is about supplying leadership with
tools that go beyond the classics of strategic planning and
teambuilding and reach into the realm of harnessing the chaotic
power of these changing times. If leadership’s role is to create
conditions for success within the organization, leaders must
address not only the tangible and the linear, eg, ‘the lines’,
but also the intangible and non-linear, ‘between the lines’.
Most of us didn’t learn how to manage the non-linear in our
education, but we face the effects of not knowing how to manage
it every day. When we learn how to effectively work with the
non-linear AND the linear we promote sustainability and
betterment of our organizations and businesses, our communities,
our lives.

Leading between the lines is about supplying leadership with
tools that go beyond the classics of strategic planning and
teambuilding and reach into the realm of harnessing the chaotic
power of these changing times. If leadership’s role is create
conditions for success within the organization, leaders must
address not only the tangible and the linear, e.g., ‘the lines’,
but also the intangible and non-linear, between the lines. Most
of us didn’t learn how to manage the non-linear in our
education, but we face the effects of not knowing how to manage
it every day. When we learn how to effectively work with the
non-linear AND the linear we promote sustainability and
betterment of our organizations and businesses, our communities,
our lives.

Introduction

According to a recent survey in USA 31% men and 43% women suffer from couple infertility problems and in 40% couples dealing with this problem cannot conceive because of the man facing impotency problems. Sexual impotency in males can be alleviated today easily with medical intervention and no longer a topic of embarrassment!

Causes of male impotency

Erectile dysfunction or male impotency can be caused due to many reasons which are mostly triggered due to unhealthy lifestyles or fast paced stressful life. Let’s take a look at some of the most common reasons due to which male impotency creeps in.

Physical:

* Men suffering from vascular disease often have hardened arteries leading to the penis which stops the blood flow to the penis resulting in erectile dysfunction.

* One out of every 4 impotent men has diabetes which causes nerve deterioration. In some of these cases diet restriction and controlling blood sugar can decrease impotency. But permanent nerve damage can result in chronic problem.

* Men suffering from nerve related disease like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries can suffer from male impotency.

* Surgery to remove cancer from prostate, rectum, colon or bladder area can damage the blood vessels controlling erection.

* Hormonal imbalance in the body like having abnormal levels of testosterone can result in erectile dysfunction.

Medication:

Prescription medicines of blood pressure, spinal injury, depression, diabetes and other certain drugs can cause temporary impotence as they often tend to interfere with the blood vessels and nerve impulses leading to the penis.

Alcoholism and smoking addiction

Excessive intake of alcohol and smoking addiction can damage the nerve cells and cause impotency.

Psychological:

* Stress and depression may result in erectile dysfunction in men.

* Viagra: the new age breakthrough in male impotency

* Viagra is most commonly prescribed to treat male impotency or better known as erectile dysfunction (ED). It is most interesting to note that sidenafil citrate the original ingredient which is prevalent in Viagra was originally created to treat high blood pressure. In 1993 Pfizer Pharmaceuticals started working on this ingredient and piloted the medicine on 3000 men with varying degrees of impotence. The results were astonishing! 48% men with severe impotence were able to experience arousal and 70% men with milder problems had success on using the pill.

Precaution is needed while using Viagra or even before using the drug

* One must be examined thoroughly and a complete medical history should be checked to rule out certain disorders in health like high or low blood pressure, coronary problems, eye troubles, skin cancer or other cancer etc. This is only because the side effects of Viagra will be very severe if one pops the pill randomly without a doctor’s intervention.

* Men who use medicines containing nitrates must not take the pill as it can abnormally lower the blood pressure of the body.

* Viagra is definitely and should not be used by women or children.

* Side effects of Viagra can be mild and temporary like headache, flushing, urinary tract infection, sensitivity to light or certain colors like blue and green, stomach troubles, diarrhea and stuffy nose. For more detailed information on the effects of the drug on the body the user must always check with the doctors or health care providers.

Dealing with impotency

Most men can deal with this problem if they keep an open attitude towards it. It is necessary to keep a healthy lifestyle and good food habits to avoid stress, harmful addiction and male impotency. If you suspect the creeping and persisting problem of ED you should immediately contact health physician for proper medication. Remember Viagra treats ED but does not cure impotency.

The author is an amateur writer focusing primarily on health related topics or on the health related research findings.
For more information on Viagra, visit http://www.viagrapunch.com

In light of the somewhat recent news of Enzyte maker’s Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals having a lawsuit filed against them, I felt compelled to write this article. Yep, Smiling Bob isn’t smiling as much these days.

In case you missed this info, here is what happened. Based on over 1,000 customer complaints, six US states filed suit against Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals and owner Steve Warshak.
The allegations include:

- Deceived customers about the efficacy of its nutritional supplements, which are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

- Failed to inform customers at the outset of a 30-day free-trial period that they would be enrolled in a program involving continuing monthly shipment of product and billing of customers’ credit cards.

- Falsely claimed to offer refunds when the terms were “so arduous and impractical that customers were not capable” of receiving them.

- Operated a telemarketing operation without registering with the state as required by law.

Taking that one step further, the Feds confirmed that they’ve frozen 23-and-a-half million dollars in Warshak’s personal accounts.

To put it simply you purchase the product or just sign up for the 1-month trial. What happens afterwards is you automatically get billed once a month. It is very difficult to opt-out of the automatic billing and almost impossible to get any refund on your money.

What concerns me is that Enzyte has been online since October of 2001. Their unethical billing practices have not changed since then and yet it took over 1000 complaints and over 32 million consumer dollars before the US government took action against them. There could, and should be alternative means of stopping unethical business practices, before such repercussions are suffered.

Now with a company this size being more or less uprooted, does that mean less penis enlargement or male enhancement SPAM in our mailboxes? Probably not. For every one male enhancement company that goes down there are 10 that are popping up. And they are all trying to get a piece of the pie.

When you think about something like this happening, it is almost an automatic response to think that because the government got involved that means that the product is horrible. I would beg to disagree. First of all as stated earlier the allegations all point toward unethical business practices, it does mention that the customers were deceived of the efficacy of the product; however that does not imply that the product did not work.

Breaking that train of thought we have to ask ourselves, does it really work then? Our research indicates that there are plenty of men who received the benefits hoped for after/during the usage of this male enhancement product. Was it as effective as advertised? Definitely not. I do not believe that there is one single product or action that a person has to take or to do in order to be happier, be more highly regarded around the office, or at a party. I do not wish to delve into this as this is a topic in itself. However was sexual performance increased? Yes, it was.

Now I also know that there are much better options available then Enzyte. Some of the more popular ones include VigRX, Viacyn, and Virility; also there are methods of male enhancement other than just pills.

Pills:
VigRX has been around since early 2000, their BBB record remains perfect (http://www.fortcollins.bbb.org/showReport.asp?compid=4000675 - 0 complaints to date), and their male enhancement product works very well.

Viacyn has been around since 2002, we have not been able to find any BBB record for them which can also mean that there have been 0 complaints against them. Their product seems to work fairly well too.

Virility has been online since 1996, their BBB record also remains perfect (http://www.bbbsoutheastflorida.org/nis/newsearch2.asp?
ID=1&strBCode=06330000&ComID=0633000023003243 - 0 complaints to date), we have not had as much positive response about this penis enlargement product, but there has been some positive response.

Exercises / Jelqing:
Penis exercises, commonly referred to as Jelqing is a very popular, safe, and effective form of male enhancement / penis enlargement. There are several instructional manuals available for purchase; however there are some sources that include it free of charge.

Others:
There are other forms such as surgery, pumps and weights. However, we can not recommend them as they can cause more detriment then good.

So in conclusion yes, Enzyte is down for the count, however they may still get up, and if they do, I would hope that the general public would learn to be careful in dealing with them. We would also hope that you realize that there are much better alternatives to Enzyte available. And finally we should not be expecting to see less penis enlargement SPAM in our email, unless the FCC can actually figure something out.

About The Author

Serj Sagan is the CEO and owner of a Natural Male Enhancement company, Male Enhancement Research. Dedicated to find the real truth about male enhancement products and companies and expose it to the consumer.

Copyright 2005 Serj Sagan of Male Enhancement Research. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.

There are a couple of different kinds of hysterectomies and
they’re commonly confused:

First is a total hysterectomy where they take both the uterus
and the cervix. Second is a subtotal or supracervical, which
leaves the cervix in place.

Now, doctors seem keen to take out other stuff while they’re in
there. Things like the ovaries and appendix. This is something I
just can’t fathom. There is a very strong history of doctors
being told to “first do no harm.” To regard a healthy gland such
as the ovaries as something to be discarded in an otherwise
healthy woman is just malicious.

I’m not sure where doctors got it into their head to remove
healthy ovaries. I’ve started looking around and there’s really
no studies to back it up. Statistics say that there will be less
ovarian cancer, but that’s about it. I mean, we could remove my
thyroid to get rid of my already low risk of getting thyroid
cancer and put me on thyroid hormones for the rest of my life,
but why would we? They don’t remove a man’s testicles when they
do prostate operations.

Why? What led them to believe that this was a good idea?

So, removing the uterus is a hysterectomy. The press gets this
confused a lot because doctors seem confused. They say that
hysterectomy causes this or that, but in reality it’s removing
the ovaries in most cases.

Removing the ovaries is called either oophorectomy or
castration. That’s right, removing the gonads in the either sex
is castration. I bet if you went to the doctor and he said he’d
like to castrate you while he’s there in your abdomen you’d
decline his kind offer.

It’s time for women to stop having to defend their ovaries -
when a woman goes to the doctor for a hysterectomy she’s asked
if she wants her ovaries taken out, or a doctor checks that she
is, and if she doesn’t say anything there they go.