Hysterectomy

Abortion is a sensitive topic for many to discuss and one of the most controversial issues in the United States. Abortions became legal in the United States in 1973 after the Supreme Court judged in favor of Roe vs. Wade (McDonagh). There are many opinions on whether abortions should be legal. This research project will focus on the affects an abortion can have on a woman. There are still many questions concerning if abortions can cause psychological and physical damage. Abortion is the…

Introduction Reproductive rights are not now, or have ever been considered a human rights issue, although the mainstream reproductive rights agenda has neglected and continues to neglect this key issue. Reproductive rights include the access to information regarding reproductive health, as well as autonomy in sexual and reproductive decision-making. In addition, one has the right to not be subjected to ill-treatment, and has the right to determine the number, spacing, and timing of one’s…

In my opinion I think that abortion should be illegal. Abortion is a huge issue today in our society today. Many people believe it is evil to kill an unborn child. Abortion can also lead to health complications. Having an abortion carries the risk of not being able to become pregnant. It often leads to unwanted memories, result in stress or depression. I think that abortion should be illegal. Abortion is a huge issue today in our society today. Many people believe it is evil to kill an unborn…

Introduction One of the most popular methods of surgery in gynecologic oncology is the Laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgery technique. This method of surgery has many benefits, such as quicker recovery time, shorter hospital stay, less post-operative discomfort, and smaller scars (“What is Laparoscopic Surgery”). This surgery procedure is one of the safest for this type of oncology. While laparoscopy is one of the best surgical methods, it still has its limitations. These limitations can…

Blue’s Growth Attenuation Therapy: an Ethical Analysis Caring for a child with severe disabilities is a great challenge for caretakers who aim to provide the best life for the child with accessible resources. For some, Growth Attenuation Therapy (GAT) is perceived as a useful tool for not only improving the care provided by the caretaker, but also the quality of life for the child. This is the case with a child named Blue who suffers various disabilities, such as brittle bone disease, seizure…

This goal has not changed completely, but I am interested in having a subspecialty with endometriosis. My mother and grandmother underwent hysterectomies to alleviate the symptoms, and as time progresses, I see myself having very similar symptoms as they had. Luckily, people are becoming more familiar with issues surrounding female medical conditions, but I have read accounts where women sought…

Social aging is a disengagement theory, which is the process of individuals withdrawing and isolating from prior social interactions due to age. The activity theory, which is when the need to remain involved continues into older life, but the meaning and focus changes. Also, population ageing is a phenomenon that occurs when the median age of a country or region rises due to rising life expectancy and/or declining birth rates. Our elders face so many social issues that they have to deal with on…

patients about fertility loss before cancer treatment was standard practice at Hopkins, and something Howard Jones says he and TeLinde did with every patient” and in a paper written by TeLinde he states, that due to the psychic effect of having a hysterectomy their patients have to be informed of the fact that they won’t be able to have children if they go through with the operation and allow time for their patients to process it (47). However, this didn’t occur with Henrietta and her medical…

Coming from a small, broken home, Mary always knew she wanted to have a large family of her own. Having an emergency hysterectomy at the age of 27, three children were all that Mary could have, not fulfilling her dream of a great, overbearing family. All of her three girls coming from a previous marriage, adoption was the only option for Mary and her new husband. Now, one mother faces the horrors of attempted murder, mental disabilities and an agonizing lifetime commitment all because of…

This essay will look at two theoretical views on health as a form of social control. From the Marxist perspective, the focus will be living and working standards that affect health. Considering the ecological factors/conditions that influence health through money. Moving then to a Feminist perspective whereby men medicalized the treatment of women’s bodies from childbirth to menopause. The Marxist perspective sees health as a form of social control based around capitalism. A defined split in…