How to take care of yourself after hysterectomy?

When it comes to uterine fibroids, many people may have some misunderstandings, thinking that this is a malignant tumor. In fact, most uterine fibroids are benign and can be cured through surgical removal and subsequent maintenance. Therefore, maintenance after hysterectomy is very important. So how should we carry out postoperative maintenance? Let’s take a look at it together.

How to maintain after hysterectomy? Avoid greasy food: because fat will accumulate, making the wound difficult to heal and weakening resistance to bacteria.

Increase protein intake: Protein-rich foods, including fish, meat, beans, eggs, and milk, can help wound healing and increase physical strength. You can choose more fish because fish is easier to digest and absorb. Remember to eat the meat and not just drink the soup.

Appropriate amounts of fruits and vegetables: Because fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, they can help patients heal wounds and increase the body's resistance. Drink plenty of water. Do not eat foods that easily cause bloating: such as onions, cabbage, olives, soy products, etc.

Those who have had a hysterectomy will no longer have menstruation. After 6-8 weeks of surgery, once the deep tissues in the pelvic cavity have recovered, normal sexual life can be resumed. If the patient has had a total hysterectomy, sexual life should be abstained from for 3 months and heavy physical labor should be avoided.

Resume normal work and life after 3 months. Avoid lifting objects heavier than 3 kg, bending over to pick up objects, and climbing stairs within 6-8 weeks after the operation. You can use a belly band appropriately. Do not sit for long periods of time, travel long distances, or do yoga, rhythmic dance, or other exercises that may increase abdominal pressure within 3 months to avoid pelvic bleeding.

After hysterectomy, ovarian function will be affected to varying degrees, followed by corresponding menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, dizziness, irritability, depression, urogenital tract atrophy, decreased sexual function, osteoporosis, etc. Even if the ovaries are retained, the patient's menopause age will be advanced by about 4 years.

Usually, since patients have undergone hysterectomy, the disease not only brings great pain to the patient's body, but the patient is also suffering in the heart, so they should receive our special care. In addition, we should also pay attention to observation in our lives. If we feel that there is something abnormal in our body, we should go to the hospital for examination in time. Early intervention and early treatment can greatly reduce the harm of the disease.