What are the effects of hysterectomy on a person?

The uterus, as the main reproductive organ of women, is the place where menstruation occurs and the fetus is created. It is a female-specific organ with irreplaceable functions. Once a woman loses her uterus, she not only loses her fertility, but also causes great harm to her. It is important to understand that hysterectomy will cause more significant complications. So what are the effects of hysterectomy? How to take care of yourself after hysterectomy? The following will introduce them one by one for your reference.

What are the effects of hysterectomy on people?

1. Pain that cannot be relieved

Many women have nerve rerouting that causes a permanent, intense pain. The pain radiates from the lower back through the buttocks to the back of the knee joint and outward, making it painful when sitting or walking.

2. Urinary incontinence

After a hysterectomy, the support function of the pelvic floor is weakened. In addition, the loss of sensation caused by pelvic nerve removal may cause urinary incontinence, chronic constipation, and fecal incontinence.

3. Psychological barriers

Some patients may seriously affect their sexual life and the harmony of daily life due to excessive worry, affect their work, and may cause mental symptoms such as depression and anxiety, causing psychological disorders.

4. Sexual life problems

After hysterectomy, there are often inflammatory small flesh particles in the vaginal stump that heal, which causes bleeding during sexual intercourse and pain during sexual intercourse. The reduction of vaginal volume after hysterectomy and vaginal dryness due to decreased estrogen levels can also lead to pain during sexual intercourse.

I hope that many women can correctly understand the harm caused by uterine fibroids, and actively seek treatment after discovering the disease, and eliminate the disease before the condition becomes malignant. Once the best treatment stage is missed, there will be endless regrets.

How to take care of yourself after hysterectomy?

1. Avoid greasy ingredients

Because human body fat will be deposited, wounds will not heal easily and the resistance to bacteria will be weakened.

2. Don’t eat foods that are prone to bloating

Don't eat foods that are very easy to cause bloating, such as onions, cabbage, olives, beans, etc.

3. Pay attention to the way you wipe when going to the toilet

After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to prevent infection. Do not do vaginal douching or sitz baths within 6 weeks.

4. Pay attention to the wound

After a total hysterectomy, check the wound to see if it is red, swollen, hot, painful, or has abnormal secretions. If you have any of the above symptoms, please have a follow-up check as soon as possible.

5. Appropriate fruits and vegetables

Because fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, they can help patients heal wounds and enhance the body's resistance.