Uterus Removal (Hysterectomy)
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and often the cervix. Depending on the reason for the surgery, the hysterectomy involves the removal of surrounding organs and tissues, such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries. During pregnancy, the uterus is where the fetus develops. Its lining is the blood you shed during your period. You can't get pregnant and you won't get your period after a hysterectomy.
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Total hysterectomy:- Removing your uterus and cervix, but leaving your ovaries.
Supracervical hysterectomy:- Removing only the top part of your uterus as it exits your cervix.
Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy:- Removal of your uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) and ovaries (oophorectomy). If you haven't experienced menopause, having your ovaries removed can trigger menopausal symptoms.
Radical hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy:-ย ย
Removal of your uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, upper part of your vagina, and some surrounding tissue and lymph nodes. This type of hysterectomy is performed when cancer occurs.
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- Blood clots.
- Severe infection.
- Bleeding.
- Bowel blockage.
- Torn internal stitches.
- Urinary tract injury.
- Issues related to anaesthesia.
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Most people recover from a hysterectomy in four to six weeks. Your recovery will depend on the type of hysterectomy you had and how the surgery was performed. Recovery from vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies takes less time than recovery from abdominal hysterectomies.
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- You may experience light vaginal bleeding for one to six weeks. Use only a light panty liner or sanitary pad to catch the discharge.
- Do not put anything inside your vagina for four to six weeks, or as directed by your healthcare provider.
- Donโt have sex for six weeks after surgery.
- You can drive for two weeks after abdominal surgery or when you are not taking narcotics for pain. If you've had a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy, you can start driving within a few days.
- Resume your exercise routine in four to six weeks, depending on how you feel.
- Depending on the type of work you do, you can usually return to work in three to six weeks.
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if you have:
- Increasing amounts of pain.
- Severe nausea or vomiting.
- Bright red vaginal bleeding.
- A fever over 100 degrees.ย
- Difficulty urinating, burning feeling when urinating or frequent urination.
- Increasing redness, swelling or drainage from your incision.