How to take care of yourself after hysterectomy?

There are currently two methods for the treatment of uterine fibroids, one is drug therapy and the other is surgical treatment. Compared with drug therapy, surgical resection is more effective for the condition. Therefore, some patients with multiple uterine fibroids usually have their uterus removed if they do not have the desire to have children. So how should they care for and maintain their uterus after it is removed?

Observe the wound daily to see if it is red, swollen, hot, painful or has abnormal discharge. If you have any of the above symptoms, please return to the doctor as soon as possible. Eat more fruits and vegetables and high-fiber foods, and drink 2000-3000cc of water every day to prevent constipation. Those 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. Do not do vaginal lavage or tub baths within 6 days. Eat more foods containing protein, vitamins and iron, such as fish soup, grapes, cherries, vegetables, etc. There are no special dietary taboos, but try to eat less irritating and gas-producing foods. People who have had a hysterectomy will no longer have menstruation.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. Risks of hysterectomy:

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

6. Injury to bladder and ureter.

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

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

9. Adhesion. Intestinal loops may adhere to the uterine incision and cause intestinal obstruction.

Since the wound surface of hysterectomy surgery has the possibility of becoming cancerous, post-operative care is very important. You should carefully observe the healing of the wound every day. If redness, swelling, pus, or inflammation occurs, do not treat it on your own. Go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment by a doctor. In addition, diet is also very important. Pay attention to eating easily digestible and nutritious food.