Hysterectomy, Vaginal Repair, and
Surgery for Stress Incontinence (5th Edition)

Sally Haslett RGN, RM, RHV, Molly Jennings MCSP, SRP
Hilary Walsgrove RGN, DPSN, BSc and Wendy Weatheritt MCSP, SRP
48pp, 210x148mm, 2003, 0-906584-53-1
£4.95 ( UK postpaid £5.40)

For the woman who has either recently undergone or who is facing the prospect of a hysterectomy, a vaginal repair
for prolapse, or an operation for stress incontinence; this booklet describes how to prepare for the operation,
and what to do afterwards for a trouble-free return to normal life.
E-Mail This Page To A Friend

What is a hysterectomy, or a repair for prolapse, or an operation for stress incontinence?   Will I put on weight or suffer from depression? Will I still have periods, or need contraception? How soon after these operations can I do  housework, return to work or drive a car? Will my sex life be affected? What about lifting - how soon and how heavy? When can I go swimming or do some gardening or start exercising again?

This booklet was originally developed by Sally Haslett and Molly Jennings as a result of working together at St Thomas' Hospital, London, with women who had undergone this type of gynaecological surgery. It was an instant success, and now for its Fifth edition they have been joined by two experienced co-authors, Hilary Walsgrove and Wendy Weatheritt, respectively a nurse practitioner and a senior physiotherapist, both of whom specialise in women's health.

The authors explain the meaning and effect of the operations and describe how to prepare in advance for them. They then give much useful advice on what to do afterwards, to enable you to gain a full and trouble-free return to normal life. Diagrams and photographs are included wherever these are likely to be helpful.

Sally Haslett is a Registered General Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor, with additional qualifications and counselling experience in family planning and women's health.

Molly Jennings is a State Registered Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and a Certificated Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health.

Hilary Walsgrove is a Registered General Nurse, with a BScc(Hons) Nurse Practitioner degree.  She works in the National Health Serve as a Lecturer Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner and has a specialist interest in women's health.

Wendy Weatheritt is a State Registered Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and a Certificated Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health, with additional qualifications in the field of continence.  She works in the National Health Service as a senior physiotherapist in women's health.