What are the risks after a hysterectomy?

Due to various diseases, some women have to undergo hysterectomy. In fact, this is a last resort because hysterectomy can cause great harm to the female body. This also reminds female friends to take measures to prevent various uterine diseases.

1. Symptoms of depression

The endocrine regulation of the uterus and ovaries forms a feedback system with the central nervous system. After the hysterectomy, this feedback link is destroyed. In particular, when the estrogen level drops, it will interfere with the normal secretion and metabolism of central neurotransmitters, which can cause varying degrees of anxiety and depression symptoms, such as low mood, anxiety, lack of interest, insomnia, memory loss, etc., thereby reducing women's quality of life.

2. Urinary system symptoms

The female urinary system is homologous to the reproductive system and is both an estrogen-dependent organ. After hysterectomy, the estrogen level decreases, which can cause the elastic tissue around the urethra to thin, resulting in urinary incontinence, atrophy of the urethral mucosa, decreased resistance, and easy induction of urinary tract infection, and a series of urinary tract irritation symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating.

3. Sexual dysfunction

Estrogen is the most important regulating hormone for female sexual function, and the ovaries are the main secretory organs. After hysterectomy, the blood supply and function of the ovaries are affected. Most women will experience varying degrees of changes in sexual function, such as decreased or lack of libido, decreased frequency of sexual activity, decreased sexual responsiveness, difficulty in orgasm, and decreased sensation in the reproductive organs.

4. Ovarian dysfunction

Before menopause, the endocrine system between the uterus and ovaries maintains a precise and subtle dynamic balance. Hysterectomy will inevitably disrupt this balance and may cause ovarian function to decline, making menopausal symptoms earlier and more obvious.

5. How should women care after hysterectomy?

1. Precautions within 3 months after surgery

Avoid sitting for long periods of time, long-distance travel, yoga, rhythmic dance and other exercises that may increase abdominal pressure, so as to avoid pelvic bleeding.

2. Precautions 6 to 8 weeks after surgery

Those who have had a total hysterectomy will no longer have menstrual periods. 6 to 8 weeks after the operation, when the deep tissues in the pelvic cavity have recovered, you can resume normal married life. If a total hysterectomy is performed, the woman should abstain from sexual intercourse for 3 months and avoid heavy physical labor. After 3 months, she should resume normal work and life.

3. Women should pay attention to diet after hysterectomy

(1) Eat at regular times and in regular amounts, and avoid overeating.

(2) Eat more whole grains such as corn, beans, etc.

(3) Drink plenty of water. Drink 2000~3000cc of water every day to prevent constipation.

(4) Eat nutritious dried fruits such as peanuts, sesame seeds, melon seeds, etc. regularly.

(5) Adhere to a low-fat diet and eat more lean meat, eggs, green vegetables, fruits, etc.

(6) Avoid eating foods that easily cause bloating, such as onions, cabbage, olives, soy products, etc.

(7) If you have anemia, eat more foods high in iron, such as pork liver, black sesame, grapes, seaweed, wolfberry, mushrooms, etc.