Hysterectomy is a procedure that involves removing the uterus entirely or partially due to various medical conditions.
One of the most common reasons for getting a hysterectomy done is the presence of uterine fibroids. A few of the other reasons to undergo this treatment are given as follows;

• Endometriosis
• uterine prolapse
• abnormal bleeding
• chronic pelvic pain
• gynecologic cancer or precancer

The three methods of how hysterectomy is achieved are abdominal via laparoscopy or through the vagina

How Is Your Vaginal Hysterectomy Performed?

• The procedure begins with several tests being conducted, including blood tests, urine tests, enema, or bowel prep.
• While the preparation of the surgery is going on, an intravenous will be placed in your arm to transfer fluids and medications to your body. Also, a thorough cleaning of the public area will be done.
• You will be subject to general anaesthesia, although this is not a surgery and involves no incision. A tube is passed down to your throat to enable you to breathe, and another tube will be inserted to remove gas from your stomach.
• The next step is to use a catheter into the bladder to handle your urine. Also, compression stocks are used to prevent blood clots.
• After that, the surgeon will remove the uterus from the other attached organs like the upper vagina, fallopian tubes, ovaries, connective tissues, and blood vessels.
• Oftentimes doctors may use a laparoscope to guide through this procedure and remove the uterus.
• Dissolvable stitches are done after the completion of the treatment.

What to Expect After a Vaginal Hysterectomy?

Antibiotics and painkillers are the go-to medicines that are prescribed to you right after the procedure. The doctor will monitor your condition and vital signs for about an hour after the treatment is conducted. After some time, you would be asked to stand up and walk around gradually for some time.

Bloating and cramps are common incidents followed after the hysterectomy is completed. Many women have also been reported to have a discharge that is brownish in color with a mild order. This will continue for a week or two.

Do not feel anxious if your bleeding does not stop. It is recommended to keep in check with your doctor at all times and keep him notified of the signs and symptoms that you observe. A vaginal hysterectomy is less invasive, and you will recover more quickly when compared to an abdominal hysterectomy. After getting discharged from the hospital, it is mandatory that you follow the guidelines given by your doctor.

You will be able to return to your everyday life after a period of three to six weeks.

Life After Hysterectomy

Discarding a part of an organ is a massive change that is brought about in anyone's life. Ig becomes even more challenging when that part is a reproductive organ of a woman's body. You will notice considerable changes in your lifestyle after the hysterectomy procedure, but how to deal with them is your personal choice, and if need be, you can come out of it maturely.

Changes That Will Happen After Hysterectomy

Menstruation-there will be no periods after you undergo this procedure.

Contraception- you will be in no need to use contraceptive methods.

Hormonal changes- Hormonal changes are quite commonly seen when such a significant change occurs in your life. The signs that you may notice are;

• hot flashes
• vaginal dryness
• mood changes
• discomfort during intercourse
• decreased libido

Emotional changes- As every person Is different, they will also react differently to this new change and take time to adapt to them. Many women who undergo the hysterectomy process in their fertile period do not appreciate their condition much as their desire to be a mother becomes futile. However, it is up to you to understand your condition and know the necessity of undergoing this treatment to be strong and stable.

Tips That You Can Follow for Faster Recovery

• Do not lift any heavyweights
• Eat nutritious food and drink plenty of fluids
• Never miss your follow up appointments
• Contact your doctor at the earliest if you notice any abnormal changes or there are persistent symptoms
• Try to move a little more each day.