A number of gynecological diseases such as prolapse of the uterus, cancer, endometriosis require an operation to remove the uterus - a hysterectomy. Often, only such a procedure can relieve a woman from manifesting unpleasant symptoms and sometimes from a threat to life. Hysterectomy is performed only in women giving birth, since removal of the uterus excludes the possibility of independent childbearing in the future.
Uterus removal: health consequences
After the woman was informed of the need for surgical intervention, she has a fear of the consequences that arise after a hysterectomy.
Life after removal of the uterus varies: often enough a woman feels defective, emotionally depressed. She has many fears.
After the operation for the removal of the uterus at the first time a woman can have such consequences as:
- the inability to bear and bear a child in the future;
- pain associated with healing of postoperative sutures;
- failure in the blood supply of the ovaries;
- formation of adhesions;
- bleeding;
- violation of urination and act of defecation due to weakening of the muscles of the pelvic floor;
- thrombosis of veins.
Some women may have symptoms of menopause.
Diet after removal of the uterus
In the case of hysterectomy, a woman can begin to gain weight quickly. Therefore, you should carefully monitor your diet and stick to a diet that is low in calories and low in fat and carbohydrates.
Complications after removal of the uterus
In the recovery period, the following complications may occur in a woman:
- purulent discharge from the seam;
- heavy bleeding;
- inflammation of inguinal lymph nodes;
- increased body temperature;
- chills;
- redness of lower leg;
- violation of urination.
If you have at least one type of complication, you need to see a doctor.
If a woman has been removed from the uterus, she is at increased risk for developing serious diseases like atherosclerosis of the blood vessels and osteoporosis.
Physical stress after removal of the uterus
Regular sports are allowed during the period after the hyperectomy. However, it is necessary to reduce the load on the body to a comfortable state. Since a woman after removal of the uterus can notice that she began to get tired more quickly.
Sex after removal of the uterus
There are certain restrictions in the sexual life after removal of the uterus. So, after a hysterectomy it is necessary to stop sexual relations for several months. This is due to the fact that during the recovery period the woman has a higher risk of complications.
After the rehabilitation period is over, a woman can have sex life, as before. However, if during the operation she had a part of the vagina removed, during the sexual act she may experience painful sensations.
If a woman has completely removed the entire uterus along with the ovaries and uterine tubes, then orgasm after the removal of the uterus, she can stop experiencing. However, some women note the opposite effect: they have increased sexual desire.
The main problem is the psychological factor: a woman after removal of the uterus is more difficult to relax and enjoy sexual relations. She may become depressed. In some cases, the desire for sex can be reduced.
Climax after removal of the uterus
After a woman's uterus is removed, her menopause occurs several years earlier and is called "surgical menopause." Its manifestations are the same as in the case of physiological climax:
- emotional instability;
- increased anxiety ;
- depressive disorders ;
- disruption of the cardiovascular system;
- osteoporosis;
- tides.
To alleviate the degree of symptoms of menopause hormonal replacement therapy is carried out.
Hormone therapy after removal of the uterus
In the postoperative period, a woman is prescribed a course of hormone therapy in a combination of estrogens and gestagens. This is due to a hormonal deficiency caused by abnormal ovarian function or absence (if they were removed in addition to the uterus in the woman during the operation).
The course of treatment begins one to two months after a hysterectomy.
How many live after removal of the uterus?
The life expectancy of a woman does not depend on the presence or absence
After a woman has been removed from the uterus, she can return to normal life. However, she no longer needs to experience pain and discomfort caused by gynecological diseases. She can not be afraid of oncology and other diseases of the uterus. During sex, you can not think about protection, since the possibility of conception is excluded. The main task is to overcome psychological discomfort. It should also be remembered that if an operation is unavoidable, then no tragedy has occurred and life goes on.