How to maintain after hysterectomy?

It is said that if the uterus and ovaries are healthy, women will look at least ten years younger. It can be seen that the health of the uterus and ovaries is very important for women. In life, some women have to have their uterus or ovaries removed due to illness. So how should these female friends take care of their bodies and what should they pay attention to in their daily lives? Let me share with you below.

1. Home care and precautions 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 objects heavier than 3 kg, bending over to pick up objects, and climbing stairs within 6-8 weeks after surgery. 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, and drink 2000-3000cc of water every day to prevent constipation.

8. People who have had bilateral oophorectomy are more likely to develop osteoporosis. They should increase their calcium and hormone intake, such as animal bones, dried fish, soy foods, and exercise appropriately to avoid falls and fractures.

9. Avoid vaginal douching and tub bathing within 6 weeks

10. Eat more foods containing protein, vitamins and iron, such as fish soup, grapes, cherries, vegetables, etc.

11. There are no special dietary taboos, but try to eat less irritating and gas-producing foods.

Risks of hysterectomy:

1. Bleeding. It is divided into intraoperative bleeding and late postoperative bleeding.

2. Injury to the bladder and ureter.

3. Infection. The vagina and cervix are not disinfected strictly before surgery, or vaginal secretions overflow into the abdominal cavity during surgery, causing infection.

4. Rectal injury. Opening the rectouterine pouch may easily injure the rectum during surgery.

This article introduces in detail what you should pay attention to in your life after having a hysterectomy or ovarian removal, as well as the dangers of having a hysterectomy or ovarian removal. Experts tell us that after the removal of the uterus and ovaries, one should rest well for more than three months, during which time one must pay attention to the nutrition of the diet and the care of the wound. You can gradually resume activities after three months.