Precautions after hysterectomy

The uterus is the most important organ for every woman. After a hysterectomy, you can no longer be a complete and perfect woman because you cannot get pregnant or have children. Moreover, you will no longer have menstruation after a hysterectomy, and people will age faster than normal people, so you need to pay attention to maintenance, not only in terms of diet, but also in the recovery period after the operation. You cannot do heavy work, overwork when climbing high, and pay attention to rest.

After a hysterectomy, you should rest at home for a period of time, lie down more and avoid strenuous exercise. You should eat more nutritious and easily digestible foods, more nutritionally comprehensive foods, and high-protein foods, such as meat, soy products, milk, etc. It’s best not to eat too greasy food.

Things to note after hysterectomy:

1. People who have had a hysterectomy will no longer have menstruation.

2. 6-8 weeks after the operation, when the deep tissues in the pelvic cavity have recovered, you can have a normal sexual life. If you have undergone a total hysterectomy, you should abstain from sexual life for 3 months and avoid heavy physical labor. After 3 months, I returned to normal work and life.

3. Avoid lifting heavy objects, bending over to pick up objects, and climbing stairs within 6-8 weeks after the operation. You can use a belly band appropriately.

4. Avoid sitting for long periods of time, long-distance travel, yoga, rhythmic dance and other exercises that increase abdominal pressure within 3 months to avoid pelvic bleeding.

5. After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid infection

6. Observe the wound daily to see if it is red, swollen, hot, painful or has abnormal secretions. If you have any of the above symptoms, please return to the doctor as soon as possible.

7. Eat more fruits and vegetables and high-fiber foods to prevent constipation

8. People who have had bilateral oophorectomy are prone to osteoporosis and should increase their calcium and hormone intake, such as animal bones, dried fish, soy foods, and exercise appropriately to avoid falls and fractures. Within one month after the operation, you should rest in bed more to reduce the gravity pressure on the vaginal wound and allow the wound to heal completely. After one month, do some appropriate sobering outdoor activities, but the time should not be too long. The rest period after surgery is 3 months. Sexual intercourse and bathing must be prohibited within 3 months. Patients who have undergone hysterectomy should refrain from heavy physical labor or activities such as carrying water, lifting heavy objects, and mopping the floor within six months. Generally, you can resume sexual life after 3 months.

There are still certain risks after hysterectomy. You should ensure adequate sleep and a good mood to avoid symptoms such as back pain and abdominal pain. Pay more attention to the wound to see if there is any redness, swelling, or itching. Pay attention to personal hygiene to avoid wound infection and go to the hospital for physical examinations regularly.