A woman immediately goes into menopause after undergoing hysterectomy.
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This is one of the biggest misconceptions that women generally tend to have regarding hysterectomy. The surgical procedure involves removing the uterus, and not the ovaries. It is the ovary that produces oestrogen, which determines whether you are menopausal or not. In some situations, ovaries may also be removed in the surgery. This gives people the wrong idea that menopause follows a hysterectomy surgery. But, if the ovaries remain intact, then there will be no hormonal imbalance that can lead to menopause.
Hysterectomy means the end of your sex life.
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Generally, the doctor will advise you to not indulge in sexual activities for four to six weeks after undergoing a hysterectomy. This is because you need to give some time for your scars to heal and stop bleeding or any vaginal discharge. It is absolutely fine to resume intercourse after that. If you feel that you are losing interest in sex, you and your partner can consult a counsellor who can help you in such a situation.
Having heavy periods can be a reason why a woman may choose to undergo hysterectomy.
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For some women, period days are accompanied by excessive flow, stomach pain and cramps. Though these symptoms do not have any adverse health effects, it can sometimes have a significant impact on the quality of life. In serious conditions where all other possible treatments do not work and the affected person would want her periods to stop, she may opt for hysterectomy. It would not be a problem if the woman no longer wishes to have children.
One of the reasons why a person may need to undergo hysterectomy is:
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Pelvic inflammatory diseases can damage the uterus and fallopian tubes permanently. It can cause pain and discomfort all the time. In such a scenario, one may opt for hysterectomy to recover quickly from such a condition.
A complication that may arise from hysterectomy is:
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Vaginal prolapse is the condition wherein the top of the vagina falls towards the vaginal opening. It could also result in that part of the vagina to protrude out of the body through the vaginal opening. This prolapse can occur after hysterectomy. Post-surgery, the upper part of the vagina may drop in the vaginal canal. It has been observed that 10% of the patients who have undergone hysterectomy have developed a vaginal prolapse later in their lives.
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