Hysterectomy

No, only general good nutrition for healing, including a decent amount of protein. Iron supplements if there was much blood loss, which is unlikely. However, if they also removed ovaries you might need hormone replacement. Make sure you eat plenty of fiber and drink lots of fluids to keep stool soft so as to avoid straining. Note also that some pain killers cause constipation (they are in the same family of drugs as Lomotil.)

My daughter had removal of the uterus & fibroids and also a bladder suspension was done at the same time... She now shows three different bactrium in her blood work, two of which are strep & ecol. Is this normal and what can be done... She has been on an antibiotic for a week, 1000mgs Cipro. Still running alow grade temp.. Please help..

YES! I had a partial 1 year ago and I can tell you each month when my period will be coming. I have the same exact symptoms I had before the operation. The symptoms appear about 1 week before my period would be due and it is very frustrating to myself and the people around me. We would of liked to of thought that the nastiness would have been done with when they took most of the female parts away but it didn't help one bit. The only thing that was achieved is that now I don't have the bleeding associated with the monthly period, however, I would rather have the bleeding than the horrible symptoms associated with PMS>

Total hysterectomy not elsewhere classified.

The eggs released by your ovaries travel down the fallopian tubes and attach themselves to the lining of the womb waiting to be fertilized by sperm cells. As a hysterectomy removes the uterus (womb), the eggs have nowhere to attach themselves. Also, since the cervix is closed, then the sperm can't get in, thus no pregnancy.

if your question is regarding cervical cancer then only a total hysterectomy which removes the uterus and cervix would prevent cervical cancer. A hysterectomy leaves the cervix in place.

Hysterectomy is the second most common operation performed on women in the United States. About 556,000 of these surgeries are done annually. By age 60, approximately one out of every three American women will have had a hysterectomy.

No, you do not need this after a hysterectomy. Some women have had these put in to aid previous incontinence, but for quite a few women, this has not worked out. You might just have the hysterectomy and consider the other at a later time. Get a second opinion.

An emergency hysterectomy in dogs is typically performed due to severe medical conditions such as pyometra, which is a life-threatening infection of the uterus, or uterine torsion, where the uterus twists and disrupts blood flow. Other reasons may include severe uterine hemorrhage or trauma. These conditions can lead to serious complications, so prompt surgical intervention is necessary to ensure the dog's health and survival.

On an ultrasound, FL means femoral length.

Blood clots are a known risk after any major surgery which is why compression stockings are worn. The actual occurrence of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is not common providing you follow your medical teams advice and exercise as much as you can without straining yourself.

If uterus has been removed then no you cannot get pregnant. Symptoms are a non-sequitor

Yes, it is possible to get a yeast infection after a hysterectomy, even three years later. A hysterectomy removes the uterus but does not eliminate the vagina or the presence of yeast, which can be influenced by factors like hormonal changes, antibiotic use, or changes in immune function. If you experience symptoms of a yeast infection, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

This will depend on whether you have abdominal or laproscopic hysterectomy and also how quickly you heal. The consensus in the medical profession is at least six weeks for abdominal and four for laproscopic. Be advised by your medical team and ensure you obtain a certificate of fitness to fly from your doctor as the airline may require this and your insurance may not cover you should there be complications.

Because of the strain on your stomach muscles and if you think about it would you want to pull out all the stitches holding everything together inside your resulting in another visit to the hospital and operation. You should be o k after a weeks or so and it is important not to overdo it for the first couple of weeks.

Yes it can but only for a vaginal hysterectomy. Most surgeons prefer full anaesthesia as it avoids the patient being awake and trying to move when he has sharp instruments in his hands,

I just had a partial hysterectomy with my appendix taken out as well...

Total hysterectomy normally refer to complete removal of the uterus and sometimes include the ovaries (oophorectomy). Partial hysterectomy normally leave the cervix behind. The cervix in the part of the uterus visible from the vagina and the opening of the uterus to the outside.

Fostitol syrup is a laxative. It could be used after a hysterectomy to aid in the regaining of normal bowel movements.

It is probably related to hormone imbalances caused from the hysterectomy.

Spotting will continue for 2 to 8 weeks.

I would have this checked out as a bad odour usually indicates a bacterial infection - not a good thing after an operation.

No no uterus means no menstruation. If you retain even one ovary you may still get premenstrual pains etc.

Rest properly and don't try to overdo things and eat healthily. Get as fit as you can before before th op.