Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the uterus and, depending on the severity of the disease, fallopian tubes and ovaries, is usually indicated in women with severe pelvic problems such as infections, advanced uterine cell cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine fibroids, frequent bleeding, severe uterine prolapse.
However, hysterectomy is only performed as a last resort, while other clinical treatments have been successful. Recovery depends on the type of surgery performed, but varies from 3 to 8 weeks.
There are 3 types of hysterectomy, which depend on the need to remove the affected organs:
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Hysterectomy can be performed through 4 surgical procedures, described in the following table:
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The most commonly used surgery is total abdominal hysterectomy, which allows the surgeon to better visualize the area, making it easier to identify affected tissues and organs.
After surgery, vaginal bleeding is common during the first few days, so your gynecologist will recommend pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics to relieve pain and prevent infections in the area, as well as if you have important precautions such as:
It is important to remember that the main strains of this surgery are bleeding, which there are problems with anesthesia and complications in organs such as the intestine and stomach.
Signs that indicate complications after surgery include
? Persistent cold above 38 degrees Celsius; ? Frequent vomiting; ?Pain in the abdomen, which persists even with your doctor’s pain medication; ?Redness, bleeding the presence to put the secret virtually colorless in the area where the procedure was performed; • Higher bleeding compared to normal periods.
In the presence of any of these seals if you should have the emergency hospital go to evaluate complications of surgery.
After surgery for the removal of the uterus, the woman will not have her period and will not fall asleep, however, sexual desire and intimate contact will continue, allowing a normal sex life.
In cases where surgery includes removal of the ovaries, menopausal symptoms occur, with the presence of constant heat, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, insomnia and irritability. When removal of the ovaries occurs, hormones will also need to be initiated. replacement therapy, which will reduce the characteristic symptoms of menopause. See more details on what to do after the uterus is removed.