Hysterectomy

For various reasons, some 600,000 American women undergo a hysterectomy (a surgery performed to remove the uterus or the womb) each year, making it the second most common surgery in the country. But in spite of these high numbers, many women remain in the dark about exactly what having a hysterectomy entails, both surgery-wise as well as for their overall health and fertility.

Learn more about some of the common problems women experience after having a hysterectomy as well how having one will effect your overall reproductive health. And for those who know they will be having a hysterectomy in the future, find out what you should expect after the surgery is completed, including some common symptoms and bleeding problems.

Of course, it is also necessary to inform yourself about the possible complications that can come out of having a hysterectomy, such as back and abdominal pain and how much you should expect from yourself post-surgery. You may also want to learn about the possible bladder problems that can result from having a hysterectomy.

Another common question women have after a hysterectomy is whether or not they will need to continue having a pap smear on a regular basis. There are a variety of factors that will determine this – in particular, why you had a hysterectomy in the first place.

And what about the emotional effects of having a hysterectomy? Those with endometriosis, for example, will want to find out how having a hysterectomy can affect more than just their physical pain – especially for younger women who have not yet completed their childbearing years. But what about those women who have? Are there any advantages to having your uterus for a lifetime?