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Every year in North America, some 700,000 women (650,000 American and 47,000 Canadian) undergo hysterectomy for benign conditions such as fibroids, cysts, polyps and endometriosis.

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Do you suffer from abnormally heavy periods? Has your doctor prescribed a hysterectomy? Feel confused, upset, unsure?

 

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About Holly Bridges

I’ve been there. I know how it feels. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with severe uterine fibroids and told that hysterectomy was my only option.

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Shannon's Story

My name is Shannon, I’m 30 years old and I’m sharing my story to give other women the benefit of my experience – and to give them hope.


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