The Empowered Hysterectomy

Your Complete Handbook to Diagnosis, Decision, and Treatment

By: Kameelah Phillips

Narrated by: Kameelah Phillips

In this modern, accessible resource by a board-certified OB/GYN, you’ll find everything you need to know about having a hysterectomy.

An upwards of 500,000 hysterectomies are performed every year in the U.S. alone, and approximately 20 million women ranging in ages from 18-70 have had this procedure—and yet, there are few comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible resources that provide a complete view of the hysterectomy. This leaves those considering surgery to fend for themselves to gain a clear understanding of the process. The Empowered Hysterectomy is the antidote to the lack of medically sounds resources and the overwhelming amount of misinformation surrounding this procedure.

This handbook is a comprehensive, evidence-based, and empowering guide all women need to read before a making a life-changing, irreversible decision about their health and well-being. This book will help avoid gaslighting and coercion by physicians and help women come to the table prepared and informed. Dr. Phillips will discuss the ins-and-outs of the preparation for the surgical procedure and recovery period; and also educate readers on the origins of hysterectomy. Dr. Phillips will also address non-surgical options, including non-traditional holistic treatments and lifestyle modifications for managing pain.

Narration was not good

The reader snacks, her lips a lot throughout the reading and I found a really distracting.

A Clear, Compassionate Guide to Reproductive Healt

The Empowered Hysterectomy by Dr. Kameelah Phillips is an invaluable resource for anyone considering or preparing for a hysterectomy. Clear, empathetic, and inclusive, it offers both medical facts and emotional support, empowering readers to make informed decisions about their health. Dr. Phillips breaks down complex topics with warmth and clarity, making this a must-read for women seeking guidance and confidence in their healthcare journey. Dr. Kameelah Phillips is like the best OB-GYN friend you never knew you needed. She’s smart, real, and actually funny (yes, while talking about fibroids. This book is a lifeline: informative without being scary, supportive without being preachy. It gives you facts and feelings— it teaches you to advocate for yourself. It feels like talking to a really good friend who also happens to be an amazing doctor. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you might even feel a little braver. Highly recommend to anyone with a uterus… or questions about possibly parting with it.