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What to Expect After a Hysterectomy

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 posted by afni 12:01 am

What to Expect After a HysterectomyEvery year, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of women undergo the surgical procedure of a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is the partial, or total, removal of the female reproductive organs.

This procedure is performed at the suggestion of a medical professional due to various reasons regarding the reproductive health of the female patient.

1. Indications
Surgery may be required if treatment for malignancies fails. The immediate and long-term effects can be minimal to life changing.

2. Post Surgery
Providing there are no injuries to the surrounding organs, a woman will experience some pain and discomfort. Recovery time varies, but normal activities are expected to resume in about six weeks.

3. Complications
Some patients experience serious complications that can happen include hemorrhage, infection, renal failure, stroke, and heart attack. Precautions are taken in the event any of these would occur. Readmore…

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