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Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus. You lose the ability to become pregnant and no longer menstruate. Reasons for this surgery include abnormal bleeding, uterine prolapse, fibroids and cancer. Recovery usually takes four to six weeks, depending on the type of surgery you have. Read to find out more.
Condition
What is hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, and most likely, with the cervix. Depending on the reason for the surgery, a hysterectomy may involve removing surrounding organs and tissues, such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Different ways to carry out Hysterectomy:view more
How is it Diagnosed ?When to consult a Doctor?
1 ) Abnormal or heavy vaginal bleeding that is not controlled by other treatment method 2 ) Severe pain with menses that is not controlled by other treatment methods 3 ) Leiomyomas or uterine fibroids (noncancerous tumors). 4 ) Increased pelvic pain related to the uterus but not controlled by other treatments.
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Causes
- Uterine fibroids, or benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the uterus. Uterine fibroids are the most common reason for hysterectomy.
- Consistent, abnormally heavy periods. Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries, or evidence of precancerous growth. In some cases, having a family history of ovarian cancer or testing positive for the BRCA gene (which increases the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers such as ovarian and breast) leads to a hysterectomy recommendation.
- Endometriosis, or uterine tissue growing outside the uterus.
Symptoms
- Heavy periods – which can be caused by fibroids
- Pelvic pain – which may be caused by endometriosis, unsuccessfully treated pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), adenomyosis or fibroids
- Prolapse of the uterus
Causes
- Uterine fibroids, or benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the uterus. Uterine fibroids are the most common reason for hysterectomy.
- Consistent, abnormally heavy periods. Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries, or evidence of precancerous growth. In some cases, having a family history of ovarian cancer or testing positive for the BRCA gene (which increases the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers such as ovarian and breast) leads to a hysterectomy recommendation.
- Endometriosis, or uterine tissue growing outside the uterus.
Symptoms
- Heavy periods – which can be caused by fibroids
- Pelvic pain – which may be caused by endometriosis, unsuccessfully treated pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), adenomyosis or fibroids
- Prolapse of the uterus
When to go for surgery?What would be a complication if not treated?
Hysterectomy is line of treatment for conditions which are not life threatening: 1 ) Precancerous changes of the endometrium, called hyperplasia. 2 ) Extensive endometriosis causing debilitating pain and/or involving other organs. 3 ) Fibroid tumors that are extensive, are large, involve other organs, or cause debilitating bleeding 4 ) Severe bleeding leading to anemia and not correctable with iron supplementation.
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Is the treatment covered under insurance?
Hysterectomy is covered in all medical Insurance and patients do not have to pay out of pocket. It was usually covered from Day 1 of insurance.
How is the recovery after surgery?
The type of procedure performed can affect the recovery time. Immediately following a hysterectomy, patients may stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days and it can take up to one months for recovery, depending on the type of procedure, the reasons it was performed, the patient’s age and their overall health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It takes 6 to 8 weeks to recover completely from Hysterectomy
Patient generally stay for 1 -3 nights in the hospital
The other organ takes the place of the uterus.Your small and large intestines occupy the place .
You will probably notice that your belly is swollen and puffy. This is common. The swelling will take several weeks to go down. It may take about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover.
You will probably notice that your belly is swollen and puffy. This is common. The swelling will take several weeks to go down. It may take about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover.
