Day: August 26, 2023

What is abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is pain felt anywhere in the area between the bottom of the ribs and the pelvis. Most Australians will experience abdominal pain at some point in their lives. Abdominal pain can be serious, but most abdominal pain gets better on its own without needing any special treatment. People sometimes refer to abdominal pain as stomach pain, stomach ache, stomach cramps, tummy pain, sore stomach, wind pain or belly ache. Pain or discomfort in the abdomen can be mild or severe. It may come on suddenly (acute); it could be something that you experience from

What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb). Your cervix (neck of your womb) is usually also removed. Your fallopian tubes and ovaries may need to be removed at the same time. What are the benefits of surgery? There are common reasons for having an abdominal hysterectomy. Heavy or painful periods. Fibroids, where part of the muscle of your womb becomes overgrown. Uterine prolapse, where your womb drops down. The womb and surrounding structures. A hysterectomy may cure or improve your symptoms. You will no longer have periods. Are there any alternatives to an abdominal hysterectomy?