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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD.
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Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mountain View, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health, Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Health, SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION and Surgery Center Mountain View.
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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.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder leaks urine during activities that require exertion, such as lifting, laughing, coughing, and sneezing. Leakage occurs because the muscles responsible for holding urine have become weak. This type of incontinence will affect about one in three women at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent in women who have given birth vaginally, have been pregnant, are extremely overweight, or are in menopause. Although more women than men suffer from stress incontinence, men who have had prostate surgery are also at risk of developing this condition.
Treatments vary based on the severity of the incontinence. Mild to moderate leakage may be controlled by doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding foods that can irritate the bladder, or taking medication. For severe incontinence, however, surgery may be necessary. The most common procedures for stress urinary incontinence are bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, and sling surgery.
Each of these procedures takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Patients will likely wake up with a catheter, a tube that drains urine, as swelling after surgery makes it difficult to urinate. Taking slow, short walks to keep the blood flow moving is usually encouraged within hours of the surgery. Although patients may return to work within seven to ten days after certain procedures, strenuous activities such as running and working out are not recommended for at least four to six weeks. In addition, patients should avoid lifting objects over 15 pounds for three months after any of these operations.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD.
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Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Valley Health Plan - Currently in Contract Negotiations Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....
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Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 51 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sedona E. Speedy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mountain View, CA.
Dr. Sedona Speedy's specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. Her areas of expertise include menopause, adolescent gynecology, and infertility. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Speedy takes Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Speedy attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She is professionally affiliated with El Camino Health, Brown and Toland Physicians, and Sutter Health. She has an open panel in Mountain View, CA according to Brown and Toland Physicians.