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September 16, 2009 45 Comments

Woman Awarded $5M After ‘Unnecessary’ Hysterectomy

What’s a uterus worth if it’s valued as a reproductive organ? Verdict: $5 million dollars. What’s a uterus worth if it’s valued as a hormone responsive sex organ that supports the bladder and bowel, and provides cardiovascular protection? Verdict: $0. A decade after 31 years old Sharon Virginelli was unnecessarily hysterectomized, she was awarded $5…   Read More…

July 8, 2009 28 Comments

Hysterectomy? Slow down!

Hysterectomy: Putting On The Brakes The highest risk factor for hysterectomy is not the presence of disease. Women with intact female organs who have “routine” medical exams and public or private medical insurance are most at risk for hysterectomy. When hysterectomy is recommended, most women respond by telling the doctor that removing their uterus is…   Read More…

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