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Even with an annual Pap smear test and the new vaccination for young women, cervical cancer can’t be totally prevented. But there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer of the cervix.
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Vaginal cancer is a relatively rare disorder, comprising about 2% to 3% of all gynecologic cancers. Approximately 2,400 women are diagnosed each year with vaginal cancer in the United States.
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The chance of getting ovarian cancer increases as a woman gets older. Ovarian cancer occurs in women over the age of 50 and the highest risk is in women over 60.
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Uterine cancer is the most common of all cancers in the female reproductive system. It can either form in the inner lining of the uterus or the outer layer of muscle tissue.
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Thought to be caused by a problem with the genetic information transmitted between an egg and sperm, molar pregnancy can develop during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Vaginal Hysterectomy
In a vaginal hysterectomy, the vagina is stretched, then kept open using specially designed instruments. No external incisions are made, but an internal incision is made at the top of the vagina around the cervix.
Once the uterus and cervix are accessed, they are cut from their supporting ligaments and the connected blood vessels are cut and tied off. The uterus and cervix are then pulled through the vagina and the incision closed to keep the intestines from dropping downward.
In contrast to an abdominal hysterectomy, a vaginal hysterectomy is easier to recover from. There is no noticeable scarring and the patient can go home within 12 hours of surgery.
Complications are minimal. There will be some level of discomfort following the procedure since the vagina must be stretched. There is also a small chance of developing bleeding or infection.