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Dr. Indyah Brown, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Allentown, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. This provider graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2019 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Indyah Brown, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network and ST LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Dr. Indyah Brown, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2019. This provider completed residency at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania. This provider has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2019)
Residency: St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania (2023)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Indyah Brown is a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Indyah Brown works in Bethlehem, PA and Allentown, PA. Dr. Brown attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and then went on to complete Dr. Brown's residency at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Brown is accepting new patients at Dr. Brown's office in Allentown, PA.
