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Chicago, IL area doctors offer hysterectomy via advanced GYN surgery

At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C. in Chicago,  women can feel at ease talking to professionals who care about their patients’ concerns. When women are considering advanced GYN surgery options like a hysterectomy, they may feel uneasy about choosing a treatment option. The doctors at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates offer guidance to women to help them choose the right treatment for their individual needs. Our team uses advanced technologies to provide precision while being as minimally invasive as possible. Women who are considering hysterectomies for personal or medical purposes are welcome to ask about the benefits of these minimally invasive procedures.

Advanced GYN Surgery in Chicago IL area

What is a hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that is typically performed to remove a woman’s uterus. In some cases, other parts of the female anatomy may be removed, such as the cervix and the ovaries. If a patient chooses to remove their ovaries, they are educated on what to expect in terms of menopause symptoms, as this can trigger the start of this change of life. Speaking with a medical professional about how the body will change following a hysterectomy is incredibly important so patients fully understand the treatment that they are having performed and what to expect afterwards.

What are the benefits of having a hysterectomy?

In most cases, the primary benefit of having this procedure performed is an end or reduction in the problems that have persisted and made the patient consider the procedure in the first place. If a patient is dealing with heavy periods or pain from fibroids, removal of the uterus can result in drastic improvement in one’s quality of life. A hysterectomy may also be needed to treat cancers of the cervix, ovaries, or uterus.

Who is a candidate for a hysterectomy?

There are many reasons why a woman may choose to have a hysterectomy. The best candidates are patients who are having issues such as:

  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Adenomyosis
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine fibroids causing chronic bleeding or pain
  • Cancer of the ovaries, cervix, or uterus
  • Uterine prolapse
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In many of these cases, other treatments may have already been tried without improvement of symptoms. It is at this point that our doctors may recommend having a hysterectomy to improve quality of life or overall health and wellness.

What can a patient expect after their hysterectomy?

Women who have had a hysterectomy that has involved the removal of their ovaries will begin to enter menopause, and the removal of the uterus or cervix while keeping the ovaries intact will sometimes cause women to experience menopause earlier than if the treatment had not been performed. Most of the time, women will keep their ovarian function until menopause.

After the procedure, women experience improvement or elimination of the problems they were experiencing that led to the hysterectomy, such as a reduction in bleeding, pain, or heavy periods. Patients who have a hysterectomy should strictly follow their doctor’s orders for post-operative care, which may include abstaining from sex and avoiding lifting heavy objects for approximately six weeks after the procedure.

What is a minimally invasive hysterectomy?

What is a minimally invasive hysterectomy in Chicago IL area

With advances in today’s technology and the tools used in gynecology, doctors are able to offer a variety of treatments in a less invasive way than before. Traditional hysterectomies were often invasive and required extensive downtime and recovery for the patient. However, with advanced technology available at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C., patients can often achieve the same results in a more conservative manner, speeding the process of healing and reducing the time patients need to take time off work and their normal everyday activities. We encourage patients to ask about the minimally invasive GYN surgeries available at our clinic.

Discuss your options for a hysterectomy with our team

At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C., we understand that choosing to have a hysterectomy done is a personal and complicated decision for a woman to make. We know that it can be overwhelming to choose a healthcare professional to complete this procedure, and we believe that using the most advanced techniques to perform GYN surgery is important to women in and around the area of Chicago, IL.

If you are considering the benefits of minimally invasive hysterectomies with our team, we welcome you to book a consultation appointment with one of our doctors. Laparoscopic hysterectomy at Northwestern Women’s Health Associates S.C. is performed by Dr. Stanley Friedell while Dr. Friedell also performs robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy.

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At Northwestern Women's Health Associates

your unique needs are our highest priority.

Making use of advanced technology and staying on the cutting edge of women’s healthcare, our team of experts is dedicated to providing every woman who visits our office with the highest level of sensitive, specialized care. At our office in Chicago, you can receive exceptional obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) services from any one of our highly skilled doctors, including Stanley Friedell, MD; Abbie Roth, MD; Regina Belmonte, MD; Sharon Wise, MD; Julianne Morton, MD; Whitney Dunn, MD; Aleena Lakhanpal, MD ; and Margaret Kistner, MD. With their combined expertise, this team of board-certified doctors at Northwestern Women's Health Associates makes it possible for you to receive efficient, personalized care from the preeminent women’s hospital in the Midwest.

Success Stories

  • 5 Star Review
    "Wonderful experience with Dr. Julianne Morton @ NW Women's Associates. I've recommended her to countless girlfriends. Being a first time mom, I went through many physical symptoms and emotions that accompany pregnancy. She is extremely thorough, patient, and has wonderful bedside manner. I felt confident going into delivery with Dr. Morton taking the lead with my delivery. Wonderful practice!"

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    "Dr. Morton is absolutely amazing. She cared for me throughout my first pregnancy and we found her to be kind and caring and straightforward - could not have asked for a better experience! Dr. Dunn ended up being on call during my delivery and she was great as well. I have always found the nurses and office staff to be friendly and on top of things - very happy with the practice!"

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    "I had to have a laproscopic hysterectomy done by Dr. Friedell and all went fabulously! They were very detailed in pre-op which made a lot of difference. I came out of surgery feeling great and post op I was back to work within two weeks. Everyone at the practice, at the hospital, at pre-op were incredible."

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    "Dr.Julianne Morton is amazing! I was recommended by a friend when I moved to the Chicago area and was looking for an OB-GYN. I have seen her for two years in Chicago for my yearly exam. She is beyond kind and great at what she does. Dr.Morton makes you feel very comfortable and is such an incredible doctor! I have recommended her to all of my friends as well who need a new gyno/OB-GYN."

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  • 5 Star Review
    "Dr. Morton is a really great doctor. She has an incredible bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable. She makes sure to ask if you have any questions and will happily answer all of them with you. Would highly recommend!"

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    "Dr. Friedell is amazing! He helped delivered my first baby and the whole process was super smooth and stress free. All the staff in the office are super friendly too. Highly recommend!"

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  • 5 Star Review
    "Dr Freidell is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is very good at getting to the root of the problem, especially with overlapping symptoms. He guided me through all my options and their implications. I will highly recommend him and his team."

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    "I love Dr. Belmonte. I have been going to her since 2006! She rocks!!! She is straight to the point, I love that about her. When I leave her office after seeing her I always feel great, like a just left a good friends house or something!"
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  • 5 Star Review

    "I can not tell you how wonderful my experiences have been. Dr. Sharon Wise is my doctor and she is fantastic. She is straightforward and honest about treatments and procedures. I enjoy her sense of humor, and I found her bedside manner when delivering my son to be excellent. "

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