Shahnaz Akhtar awaits THO + BSO

Shahnaz Akhtar awaits THO + BSO

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Shahnaz Akhtar's Story

Shahnaz Akhtar awaits THO + BSO. Shahnaz Akhtar is suffering from a disease called menorrhagia. Before diving into the gory details of Shahnaz’s ailment, you can donate for her operation and ease her pain.

Shahnaz Akhtar, aged 51 years, belongs to the small town of tehsil Kallar Kahar. She was diagnosed with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (DUB) 6 years back. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (DUB) is irregular uterine bleeding that occurs in the absence of recognizable pelvic pathology, general medical disease, or pregnancy. She went to a doctor and got her symptomatic treatment. But her bleeding increased day by day. After the ultrasound, the doctors prescribed her a surgical procedure THO + BSO. Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH-BSO) is the removal of the uterus, cervix, both fallopian tubes and ovaries. To stop the bleeding, she requires these procedures. She was divorced 30 years ago, and despite the pain she is working as a domestic helper. She earns only PKR. 3,000 per month. She lives alone in a small room and she can’t pay her surgery fee with this income.

“It was very difficult for me to live 30 years alone without anyone. And this thought again haunts me that I have no one to help me. I hope and pray for Transparent Hands to become my savior.”       

Shahnaz Akhtar

After a lot of distress, Shahnaz Akhtar registered her case with Transparent Hands. Now Transparent Hands is adamant in getting her surgery done. Shahnaz Akhtar awaits THO + BSO, donate to put her long-suffering to an end. Even a small amount can help a lot.

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Shahnaz Akhtar's Story

Shahnaz Akhtar, a 50-year-old resident of Chakwal, had been suffering from excessive irregular vaginal bleeding for the last seven years. Upon consultation, she was diagnosed with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (DUB). She was advised to undergo a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy + Bilateral Salpingo (TAH+BSO). A bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is surgery to remove both of your ovaries and fallopian tubes. She was sent to Maryam Memorial Hospital to get her procedure done by Dr. Shumaila Sharif on 21-10-2021. She was discharged after two days of hospital stay. 

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