The operation to remove the uterus is a difficult decision. Whatever led to this decision, there is hardly a woman who will decide on this radical surgery intervention without any internal fluctuations. Almost every woman is interested in the nuances of life after the removal of this body. In addition to pain and physical discomfort, which in any case arise after any surgical intervention of this volume, more than 70% of women after a hysterectomy usually experience feelings of inferiority and confusion, various fears and worries, often speak of emotional depression.
After a hysterectomy, women have many questions that concern appearance, quality of life, health and sexual relations. Consider the possible consequences of removal of the uterus, which may appear in women, in chronological order, that is, in the order in which they appear.
First, during the first time after surgery, can annoy the pain, which is usually associated with the fact that the stitches after the operation do not heal well or form spikes. There may be bleeding. Postoperative recovery period may be increased due to complications such as fever, severe bleeding, pronounced urination disorder, deep vein thrombosis, joint suppuration, and the like.
If a total hysterectomy was performed, the pelvic organs significantly change their location, which adversely affects the activity of the intestine and bladder. Since the ligaments are removed during surgery, the muscles of the pelvic floor are often weakened, becoming unable to maintain the vagina to the extent necessary. To prevent possible complications, among which loss and omission, a woman who undergoes such an operation should perform Kegel exercises, which contribute to strengthening the pelvic floor.
A number of women after the operation begin to appear symptoms of menopause. Since the removal of the uterus leads to malfunctions in the blood supply of the ovaries, it accordingly affects their work. According to the research data, that even if the ovaries were preserved during the operation, the woman has a climax in any case at least several years earlier than expected. In the event that a total hysterectomy was performed, there may be a condition that physicians call a surgical menopause. It can lead to the emergence of various emotional disorders, such as increased anxiety and depression, interruptions in the work of the cardiovascular system, hot flashes, osteoporosis. To prevent the emergence of surgical menopause and alleviate the severity of the negative symptoms that appear due to hormonal deficiency, all women who undergo surgery are prescribed hormone replacement therapy using estrogens, in the form of a patch, tablets or gel, or a combination of gestagens and estrogens. Receiving these funds in most cases should start 1-2 months after a hysterectomy.
Women who have been removed from the uterus are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis of the vessels. To prevent the appearance of these pathologies, it is necessary to start taking appropriate medications within a few months after the operation. Since there is a risk of rapid weight gain, it is usually recommended that a diet with a reduced content of digestible carbohydrates and fats and caloric content be reduced, as well as regular exercise.
Despite the fact that it is widely believed that after any such operation any sexual intercourse is impossible, this is not so. After the end of the recovery period, a woman can live a full sexual life. If a part of the vagina has been removed during a surgical procedure, painful sensations may appear during sexual intercourse. However, the main problem is usually that the operation of many women causes a number of psychological consequences, such as depressive disorders, against which there is a decrease in the craving for sex.