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Reproduction: Contraception | Infertility | Menstruation | Menopause | Hormone Therapy

Diseases: Women's Health Topics (Index) | Breast Diseases | Cervical Diseases | Ovarian Diseases | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Uterine Diseases | Vaginal Diseases | Vulvar Diseases

Other Topics: General Women's Health | Lesbian Health | Reproductive System Anatomy | Breast Surgery | Gynecologic Surgery and Diagnostic Procedures | Pelvic Pain | Pelvic Support Problems | Sexual Dysfunction


Gynecologic Surgery and Diagnostic Procedures

(Jump to: Hysterectomy | Alternatives to Hysterectomy | Other Procedures )

Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy:ACOG
Hysterectomy:WebMD
Abdominal Hysterectomy:Mayo Clinic
Abdominal Hysterectomy:UpToDate Patient Information
Vaginal Hysterectomy:UpToDate Patient Information
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy:ACOG
eBooks About Hysterectomy:netLibrary [Login to netLibrary required]
Videos of Hysterectomy Procedures:MedlinePlus [Video]
Hysterectomy:MedlinePlus


Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Alternatives to Hysterectomy:Cleveland Clinic
Surgical Alternatives to Hysterectomy in the Management of Leiomyomas (Fibroids):ACOG
Statement on Alternatives to Hysterectomy:ACOG


Other Procedures
Cervical Cerclage:American Pregnancy Association
Colposcopy:ACOG
Dilation and Curettage:ACOG
Dilation and Curettage (D&C):UpToDate Patient Information
Endometrial Ablation:ACOG
Endometrial Biopsy:WebMD
Hysterosalpingography:ACOG
Hysteroscopy:ACOG
Laparoscopy:ACOG
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP):ACOG
Pap Test:ACOG
Abnormal Pap Test Results:ACOG
Screening for Cervical Cancer:UpToDate Patient Information
Ultrasound Exams:ACOG
Pelvic Ultrasound:Radiological Society of North America
See also Breast Surgery
See also Fibroid Surgery
See also Ovarian Surgery
See also Pelvic Support Surgery


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