Purpose of a Hysterectomy

If you are faced with the decision of weather to have a complete hysterectomy or not, then you should take some time to consider it. This is a serious surgery and you need to treat it as such. It is the second leading surgery done on women in the United States which gives you an idea of how common it is, but that does not make it any less serious. With a complete hysterectomy your uterus and cervix will be completely removed and in some cases so will the fallopian tubes and ovaries. You can begin having signs of menopause such as hot flashes and depression and you will stop having your monthly cycle. You can never get pregnant after having this procedure done.

You always have the option of getting a second opinion when you are told that you need a complete hysterectomy, and it is recommended that you do so. Some of the medical conditions that cause you to possibly need this surgery include Cancer, Fibroids, Endometriosis and Uterine Prolapse. You need to understand what this procedure includes and if you have question it is important that you discuss them with your doctor. In some cases you may not have any other option if your life is at stake. However, in other cases you may be able to try something else first.

There are some risks that you need to consider before you have a complete hysterectomy. One of them includes losing to much blood to the point of needed a blood transfusion. This is a very possible risk that you need to understand. In some rare cases women have suffered a bladder or a bowel injury and it is possible to pull open the wound during the recuperation time. You run the risk of having problems with the anesthesia and as with any surgery you run the risk of infection. Keep these risks in mind and discuss them with your doctor.

Once you have had a complete hysterectomy you will need to plan on at least eight weeks for recuperation time. You will spend about ten days in the hospital and then be released to go home. Once you arrive at home you will still need several more weeks before you are fully recovered. The exact amount of time will depend on things such as your overall health and how fast you heal personally. After about six weeks you should be able to take tub baths and begin having intercourse again. Make sure you follow the rules for recuperation completely to avoid complications.

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