A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a woman’s uterus. Our Gynecologist Dr. Anita Singla may recommend this procedure for a variety of reasons. However, it is usually used as a last resort after all other treatment options have been exhausted.
When will gynecologist advise you to have a hysterectomy?
In any of the following situations, gynecologist may recommend a hysterectomy:
- Menorrhagia: If you have monthly bouts of heavy bleeding, irregular periods, or a period that lasts too long.
- Uterine Prolapse: When your uterus descends into your vagina due to weak ligaments or tissues that support your uterus.
- Pelvic pain has been a problem for a long time. However, due to reported cases of patients who did not find relief even after a hysterectomy, this surgery is only recommended after a thorough examination by your doctor.
- Gynecologic cancer is cancer of the cervix or uterus.
- Endometriosis: When uterine lining tissue grows outside of your uterus, on your ovaries, fallopian tubes, or other pelvic or abdominal organs.
- Fibroids: A uterine tumour that is usually dormant but causes bleeding, anaemia, pelvic pain, or bladder pressure.
Hysterectomy Procedures: What Are They?
A hysterectomy can be performed in a variety of ways, depending on the reason for the procedure. The following is a list of the various types of hysterectomy procedures that our gynecologist may perform.
- Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH), in which only the uterus and not the cervix or ovaries are removed. The recovery period can last anywhere from six to two weeks
- Vaginal or laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH): The uterus and ovaries are removed during LAVH. The fallopian tubes may or may not be removed during this procedure. You could be discharged the next day after surgery, with a two-week recovery period. Again, you would be encouraged to walk, but you should avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Abdominal Hysterectomy: The uterus is removed through an incision in the lower abdomen during an abdominal hysterectomy. This surgery requires a six to eight week recovery period. You will be strictly advised to rest as much as possible, which means that you will be excused from household activities until your doctor permits or, in most cases, after the sixth week.
Consult Dr. Anita Singla our gynecologist for any queries regarding these procedures.
Possible Hysterectomy Side Effects:There are a few emergency symptoms that can occur after a hysterectomy that you should report to your doctor right away. If you develop a fever or severe pain in the area where the surgery was performed, see your doctor as soon as possible. Symptoms such as heavy bleeding or unusual vaginal discharge, difficulty urinating or making troubled efforts for a bowel movement, difficulty breathing or chest pain should also be reported immediately.
Your recovery is determined by the type of hysterectomy you had.
The removal of the uterus relieves women of symptoms such as pelvic pain and abdominal bloating. When compared to before the hysterectomy, sex life and libido are generally better. However, if the ovaries have been removed, the journey becomes more difficult before it becomes easier. If you did not have menopause, you may experience menopausal symptoms. Changes in sexual drive and desire, as well as vaginal dryness, will be noticeable. Depending on your doctor’s assessment, you may be prescribed hormone replacement therapy to combat these significant bodily changes. For any further query or assistance write to us @ Painxtotal@gmail.com or call on +91 9717236321 or whattsapp@9811797894 to Dr Anita Singla
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