3. The Female Reproductive System The Uterus Location Lies in the Pelvic Cavity Anteverted in young women. Retroverted in older women. Function BABIES!
15. Points of Discussion with Your Doctor What organs are to be removed? Simple Hysterectomy UTERUS Subtotal Hysterectomy Everything is removed but the CERVIX Total Hysterectomy UTERUS and CERVIX Radical Hysterectomy EVERYTHING
16. Points of Discussion with Your Doctor What route is being used? Through the abdomin? Through the vagina? Laparoscopy?
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