Hysterectomies can be performed through either the abdomen or the vagina. They may be performed using laparoscopic techniques or robotic assistance.
The conditions necessitating hysterectomy include:
A major surgery, hysterectomy does have a set of risk factors such as:
It is important to note that such risks are common to most surgeries. They don’t mean undergoing a hysterectomy is unsafe.
Physical effects
A total hysterectomy that includes the removal of the ovaries would result in immediate menopause causing the following associated effects:
Emotional side effects
A total hysterectomy that includes removal of the ovaries would result in immediate menopause causing the following associated effects:
The stopping of periods and the inability to become pregnant are the permanent effects of undergoing a hysterectomy.
Organ prolapse
Impact on sex life
Sexual side effects of hysterectomy induced menopause can include:
| Procedure | Duration of stay at gynecology hospital Recovery period at home | Recovery period at home |
| Recovery period at home | 2-3 days | 6-8 weeks |
| Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) | Discharged the same or the next day 2 weeks. | 2 weeks. Sexual abstinence till 6 weeks |
| Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH). | Discharged the same or the next day | 6 days-2 weeks |
| Robotic hysterectomy | Discharged the same or the next day | 2 weeks. Sexual abstinence till 6 weeks |
Hysterectomy is a major surgery with significant implications for the maternal aspects of a woman’s life. While it is safe and effective, it does come with its set of risks and side effects. This makes it important to choose the right gynecology hospital to avail of the best surgical and post-surgical care. Renowned gynecology hospitals such as Apollo Cradle, known for their top-notch infrastructure, equipment and super-specialty staff, are ideal options to go in for.
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