How many years can you live after hysterectomy?

Generally speaking, ovarian removal itself will not have any impact on life expectancy, unless the woman suffers from a very serious disease, such as cervical cancer, which will cause some health effects and may even affect her life. If the body is healthy after hysterectomy, then as long as you pay attention to maintenance, you can live a free and easy life like a normal person.

Patients do not need to worry unnecessarily about this matter. First of all, they should develop a regular diet and lifestyle, regulate their own endocrine system, get more rest, do appropriate exercise, enhance immunity, not stay up late, maintain sufficient and high-quality sleep every day, and do relevant medical care to make up for the deficiency of the uterus removed.

2. What are the effects of ovarian incision?

The removal of the uterus will not affect the female characteristics. However, many women who have had a hysterectomy have already begun to worry that they are no longer women without a uterus before the operation. After the operation, they begin to resist having sex psychologically. Of course, for some people with very serious psychological barriers, cervix-preserving hysterectomy or uterine myomectomy can be used.

Whether hysterectomy will affect the couple's life is a question that the patients are very confused about. Most patients can still have a normal sexual life after hysterectomy. According to overseas statistics, only 6% of patients' marital life is affected after hysterectomy. Analyzing its causes, there are three main reasons: scar formation, vaginal atrophy and mental health, among which psychological disorders play a leading role. The husband's attitude towards hysterectomy is an important factor in the happiness of their future married life. Therefore, it is very important for the couple to explain and guide each other before and after the operation. Vaginal atrophy is mostly caused by long-term abstention from sexual intercourse after surgery or removal of both uterus and ovaries.

3. How to take care of your health after ovarian incision

6-8 weeks after the operation, when the deepest tissue in the pelvis has recovered, you can have sexual intercourse. If you have had a total hysterectomy, you should refrain from sexual intercourse for 3 months and avoid heavy physical activity. Work and life resumed after 3 months.

Avoid lifting objects weighing more than 3 kg, bending down to pick up and put away objects, and climbing stairs within 6-8 weeks after surgery. An abdominal belt can be used appropriately.

Within 3 months, do not sit for a long time, travel far, avoid yoga, rhythmic dance and other exercises that can easily increase abdominal pressure, so as not to cause rupture of pelvic blood vessels.

Check the wound every day to see if it is red, swollen, hot, painful or has unusual secretions. If you experience any of the above symptoms, please return for a checkup as soon as possible. After going to the toilet, wipe from front to back to prevent infection. Avoid douching or sitz baths within 6 weeks.

People who have had their ovaries removed are prone to osteoporosis and should increase their intake of high-quality protein and testosterone, such as animal bones, dried fish, soy foods, and exercise appropriately to prevent falls and fractures.

Avoid sitting for long periods of time, traveling far, and avoiding exercises that can easily increase abdominal pressure, such as yoga and rhythmic dance, to avoid rupture of pelvic blood vessels.