How long does it take to recover from a partial hysterectomy?
You may take about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. It’s important to avoid lifting while you are recovering so that you can heal. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace.
Why would you get a partial hysterectomy?
A partial hysterectomy is a type of surgery designed to remove a woman’s uterus, leaving her cervix intact. This procedure may be recommended to treat ovarian, uterine or cervical cancer, as well as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse pelvic pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
What happens when uterus is removed?
Because your uterus is removed, you no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant. But your ovaries might still make hormones, so you might not have other signs of menopause. You may have hot flashes, a symptom of menopause, because the surgery may have blocked blood flow to the ovaries.
Will I gain weight after a partial hysterectomy?
While a hysterectomy isn’t directly linked to weight loss, it may be related to weight gain in some people. A 2009 prospective study suggests that premenopausal women who’ve had a hysterectomy without the removal of both ovaries have a higher risk for weight gain, compared with women who haven’t had the surgery.
What are the pros and cons of a partial hysterectomy?
The Pros of Hysterectomy
- Pro: hysterectomy prevents fibroid recurrence.
- Pro: hysterectomy may prevent cancer.
- Con: hysterectomy is a major surgery.
- Con: hysterectomy eliminates the possibility of having children.
- Con: hysterectomy requires extensive recovery time.
Does having a partial hysterectomy make you gain weight?
What are the disadvantages of uterus removal?
While most women don’t have health problems during or after the surgery, risks may include:
- Injury to nearby organs.
- Anesthesia problems, such as breathing or heart problems.
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs.
- Infection.
- Heavy bleeding.
- Early menopause, if the ovaries are removed.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.