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Dr. Brittany Sanford, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Scarsdale, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Brittany Sanford, MD is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center.
1075 Central Park Avenue
Scarsdale, NY 10583
19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 2700S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Dr. Brittany Sanford, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: George Washington University Medical Center
Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Brittany Sanford's medical specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. Her areas of expertise include colposcopy, prenatal care, and hysteroscopy. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Montefiore Medical Center and Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Sanford welcomes new patients at her office inHawthorne, NY as reported by Doctor.com. She attended medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Sanford's residency was performed at George Washington University Medical Center. She has received the distinction of Graduated AOA, Drexel University College of Medicine.
