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Plain-language articles and video advice from Dr. Sharmin Afroz on ‘Surgery’.
Tubal ligation is a highly effective, permanent form of contraception, but it is hard to reverse and carries surgical risks. Know both sides before deciding.
Most large uterine tumours are fibroids, and in experienced hands many can be operated on laparoscopically. However, keyhole surgery is not suitable for everyone.
After a hysterectomy periods stop and pregnancy is no longer possible. If the ovaries are removed, menopausal symptoms may appear; most women recover well.
Removing fibroids while keeping the womb, called myomectomy, can often be done by laparoscopy, even for large tumours. This matters especially for women who want children.
Uterine polyps are usually benign. Depending on symptoms, age and fertility plans, the doctor advises either monitoring or removal by hysteroscopy.
A dermoid cyst is a common, usually benign ovarian cyst. It does not go away with medicine; when needed it is removed by laparoscopy while keeping the ovary.
The main treatment for a troublesome uterine polyp is removal by hysteroscopy, without any cut on the tummy, and most women return to normal life quickly.
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Dr. Sharmin Afroz
Obstetrician, gynaecologist & infertility specialist
Serial & chambers
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Labaid Diagnostic Center
Mirpur-1, Dhaka
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Anwer Khan Modern Medical College & Hospital
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
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