Hysterectomy is a surgery carried out to remove a woman's uterus. The uterine lining is a source of menstrual blood. Once the entire uterus is removed, you will not have menstrual periods and you will be unable to get pregnant.
Hysterectomy surgery can be used for the treatment of some chronic pain conditions and also certain types of cancers and infections. Health conditions that indicate need for hysterectomy include:
Chronic pain in pelvis can be caused due to various reasons like endometriosis, tension in your pelvic muscles, irritable bowel syndrome, painful bladder syndrome, etc.
Hormonal disorders can lead to abnormal and uncontrolled vaginal bleeding. Other reasons can include side effects of birth control pills.
Uterus is the place where a baby grows. Uterine cancer can damage the cells of your uterus. Most common type of uterus cancer is endometrial cancer that affects the lining of uterus.
Fibroids, or benign tumors are non cancerous tumors. These develop on the uterine walls. They mainly result in obesity problems.
This disease cause infection inside the fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries and the uterus. The bacteria of this infection keep spreading and cause damage. Hence, a necessary action must be taken as soon as such a condition is diagnosed.
Endometriosis is a disorder in which the uterus grows abnormally causing pain and bleeding.
It is a condition where inner lining of the uterus grows into the muscles of the uterus.
Female genital prolapse includes prolapse of the uterus that can cause damage in the uterus muscles, intra-abdominal pressure, etc.
Based on the evaluation of these health conditions, your doctor will ask to undergo uterus removal surgery. Post surgery, your doctor will give medicines to relieve pain. Your healing process will take around four to six weeks.