Hysterectomy

If a woman's ovaries are removed during a hysterectomy (a complete hysterectomy), her body is instantly pushed into menopause. The ovaries produce estrogen, progesterone, and androstenedione. When they are removed the levels of these hormones drop dramatically and the effects on a woman's body can be varied. One of the frequent complaints of women who have had a hysterectomy, is weight gain, particularly around the waist. This a complaint they share with many women who experience a similar type of weight gain as they grow older and go through menopause.

Abdominal weight gain is believed to be tied to an excess of androgens, and a relative decrease in estrogen. Men tend to gain weight in their waists rather than in their hips or thighs, where women more commonly gain weight. Decreased levels of estrogen can lead to a similar effect in women. Androgens are the "male hormones" that are normally present in a woman's body. Menopause or a hysterectomy can skew the balance of these androgens against estrogen. Other elements that may be at work are a slowed metabolism, and water retention. It is yet unclear whether estrogen treatment itself has these effects on women.

The best way to manage a weight gain that finds its source in hormonal imbalance is to better address that source. Any woman who is menopausal or has had a hysterectomy and is experiencing discomfort, should ask her doctor about customizing her hormonal treatment. The answer is often found through trial and error. She should try changing doses, and changing hormone combinations

Currently no. However I read this week that two women (I think in Scandanavia) are 'borrowing' their mothers uterus as they have severe problems with child bearing. The doctors have no idea if it will work This is very much in its infancy and I suspect it will be many years before it is widely available even if it works.

Hysterectomy is removal of the uterus as such there is nowhere for the fertilized ova to grow nor as the cervix or vagina have been stitched close any chance of impregnation unless this is done by IVF. So it is not possible to become pregnant after hysterectomy. Your surgeon should have explained this before surgery and the consent form you signed made it clear that you will be infertile.

They go into menopause almost immediately. I mean literally almost immediately. If they are not given hormaone injections they will become very moody and probably suffer from some depression. It's a bit scary at first but before long both husband and wife start to get a handle on it and life returns to somewhat normal. Also her sex drive may change depending on her age at the time.

If you mean by complete a total hysterectomy (uterus and cervix) ans a salpingo (fallopian tubes) oopherectomy (both ovaries) then yes you will immediately go into surgical menopause. If one ovaary is left then this will not place you into menopause until nature takes its due course.

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Some side effects may include infections, damage to nearby organs, excessive bleeding, and one might become nauseous from the anesthesia.

If you notice a foul odour or discharge, go see your doctor. It is likely an infection.

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If total then it is where the uterus and cervix of female is removed by incision through the stomach so that surgeon can access the abdominal cavity. If just a hysterectomy then it is only the uterus removed.

horomonal changes No however she mayhave some of the symptoms due to changed hormone levels. Answer A radical hysterectomy will cause menopause to occur in a pre-menopausal patient. By definition, menopause is the cessation of menstruation. That it is caused by the natural decrease in hormones or by the surgical removal of the ovaries is irrelevant.

No, as an oophorectomy removes the ovary you cannot get an ovarian cyst. However, this is only the case if both ovaries are removed.

The amount of time that they take varies from case to case. My mom's took nearly 4 hours but, she had a cyst on both ovaries. It also depends on which method they use to preform the Hysterectomy.

No as fibroid tumors only grow in uterine muscle they cannot grow back if the uterus has been removed. The correct answer is yes. They do not just grow on uterine muscles. They also have been found on ovaries, the intestinal outer fat wall, and bladder muscle. If there is a fibroid outside the uterus wall, and a piece of the tumor was not completely removed, it will continue to grow, tapping into a blood supply.

Recuperating from surgery is different for each individual. As for myself having had a complete hysterectomy in early July 06 I can say I feel so much better. I assume the doctor gave you an indication that with surgery it can take up to a year for your body to heal....so with that said just take care of yourself and enjoy your new woman independence...

This will depend on whether you have an abdominal or laproscopic hysterectomy. Abominal recovery is usually longer but you should always ask your docttor on this. Some airlines may request fitness to travel certificate so it is better to have this before you get thrown off the plane.

this all depends on what kind of surgery, eg: if you have major surgery, heart lungs etc or knees or hip replacements, this can last for 3 to 4 weeks, until all the drugs are out of your system, for minor surgery eg: day surgery a couple of days and you will be just fine, unless there are complications.

Most inadvisable until your wounds have completely healed and stitches removed. You certainly don't want to get a serious infection in them from the chemicals they use.

Hysterectomy is removal of your uterus. Ooectomy is removal of your ovaries. If your ovaries were left when they did the hysterectomy (quite common these days), yes, you can still produce fertile eggs, no problem. If your uterus is gone, though, there's nowhere for the eggs to go. If you still have fallopian tubes, you'd still be at risk for ectopic pregnancy.

Yes, my mother has had one and she is fully covered. There is no reason for them not to cover her unless her employer doesn't offer health insurance or she can not afford it. Those are the main circumstances. One last reason is if her health insurance has dropped her for a previous reason such as she did not notify them of a past medical issue. Hysterectomy is not a reason for no coverage.

Yes you should. Even though you do not have a uterus or cervix, there is still a possibility of vulvar (outer tissue) and vaginal cancer. Both can be noted by a gynecological exam.

I had a partial hysterectomy a year ago. Without insurance it would have cost $14,000 dollars and that was only an overnight stay in the hospital. I was lucky, my insurance paid all but $1200 of it.

Sorry no. Hysterectomy involves the complete removal of the uterus (womb). You can't have it put back in later.

Yes. Menopause happens when estrogen is no longer present. If the ovaries remain after a hysterectomy, the normal cycle (except bleeding) will continue until the natural time for menopause (but it is rather unofficial because the bleeding periods stop sooner due to their discontinuation after the hysterectomy). If the ovaries are removed, menopause will follow quickly. Because of the higher risk of osteoporosis, HRT is normal post hysterectomy treatmet in younger people, and that will also delay the onset of menopause.

Best advice is after at least four weeks. Get your doctor to give you a letter confirming you are fir to fly which will prevent problems with insurance and the airline.