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Women have hysterectomy from the word hysteria men have orchidectomy from the word orchid How do these different terminologies reflect how diseases of men and women are viewed?
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∙ 15y ago
I am not sure about the orchidectomy. I would imagine the orchid has something to do with the appearance of male anatomy. However, here's some history on the word Hysterectomy: "Hysterectomy" is the surgical removal of the uterus (womb). The word "Hysterectomy" (termed in 1879) comes from the root word "hyster" referring to the womb and "ectomy" meaning removal. The reason the root word "hyster" refers to the womb is derivative of the word "hysteria" based on the sexist assumption that the womb itself caused uncontrollable, emotional behavior. Subsequently, 19th century and early 20th cent physicians performed "pelvic massages" and prescribed vibrators as a treatment for "Female Hysteria" and "hysterectomys" for severe cases. Female Hysteria was thought to be a real, psychological disorder in women until the 20th century.
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What are the diseases that can lead to hysterectomy?
There are many reasons a woman should have a hysterectomy. Endometreosis, uterine pain,uterine prolapse, cancer, abnormal bleeding, and adenomysis are some of the reasons for a hysterectomy.
What different diseases are there?
there are millions of different diseases..
What are the modern treatment for different diseases?
the modern treatment to different diseases are apple juice
Can you cath STD after a hysterectomy?
Yes! You absolutely can get std's after a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy involves the removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries as well. A sexually transmitted disease (std) is an infection which is transmitted sexually during intercourse; vaginal, anal or oral. During sexual contact a person who is infected passes the virus or bacteria to his/her partner via body fluids such as; semen, saliva, vaginal secretions, and blood. These diseases can include, but are not limited to; Chlamydia Gonorrhea HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis, Yeast and a host of other infections. Whether or not you have a uterus/ovaries does not preclude you from contracting these diseases as many of them pass into the blood stream and attack multiple sites within the body, not just sexual organs. If you think you may have had sexual contact with an infected person, you must seek medical help right away. Most of these diseases are symptom free initially, or mimic other conditions such as the flu. Some of these diseases are deadly, such as HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis. If you do not have health insurance, go to a community health clinic or Planned Parenthood. In some cases your cost may be waived or substantially reduced if you qualify financially.
How many different diseases can a dog get?
a dog can get all the diseases we can and that is simply the truth
Why do people have diseases?
we get diseases by different diseases causing bacteria and viruses .
Is type o blood more likely to contract blood diseases?
Not really. Different blood types have different protections and weaknesses to different diseases. Type O is resistant to malaria. Others can protect against certain diseases.
Do men or women carry diseases?
Both can carry many different kinds of diseases.
Is diseases caused by bacteria?
Yes. Different forms of bacteria can infect you with diseases.
How are viruses and diseases different?
They are not mutually exclusive terms. Virus is a subgroup under diseases.
How are communicable and noncommunicable diseases alike?
they are alike because they are both diseases
What diseases are spread through sharing cups?
There are many different diseases that could be spread through sharing cups. These diseases could include blood and oral diseases.
