When you see all the Pomp and Circumstance that surrounds the British royals, it’s hard to imagine that they would be troubled by the same kinds of things that bother you and me.

Not so, of course. For instance, recently the British press reported that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall had made a full recovery after a “routine hysterectomy” on March 5.

The Duchess spent a week in hospital and was advised to rest and avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for at least a month.

Six weeks later, Camilla “strolled for hours with a wooden crook for support” on an eight-mile country walk on the royal Scottish estate of Balmoral.

We wish her a continued strong recovery.

Did you know that an astonishing 600,000 U.S. women a year choose to have a hysterectomy?

There is no doubt that many women undergo the surgery unnecessarily, and still others who delay it longer than they should, fearing the consequences.

For women who are absolutely certain that a hysterectomy is right for them, I’ve written The Worried Woman’s Guide to a Happy Hysterectomy, to help you prepare well and recover well.

This blog, though, is to introduce you to the ongoing research and news and alternatives so that you can make an informed choice about your own treatment.

Watch for upcoming post on “Hysterectomy by Robot?” and a new study that predicts who will — and won’t — eventually have a hysterectomy.

We’ll talk soon….

Sheila