What is the postoperative care after hysterectomy?

The uterus is a very important reproductive organ for women and an important part for regulating hormones in the female body. However, if you suffer from some serious diseases, you may need to undergo a hysterectomy. Although the operation is relatively simple, it causes trauma to the female body and must be well maintained. So, what are the maintenance methods after total hysterectomy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Daily skin care after hysterectomy is no different from general women's care. A regular lifestyle, healthy eating habits, and regular skin care are all scientific ways of daily care.

1. Eat less oily, fried, smoked or grilled foods.

2. Eat more vegetables, fruits and high-fiber foods and fruits, especially tomatoes, yams, and seasonal fruits. Drink 2000-3000 ml of water every day to prevent constipation.

3. Eat more foods containing protein, vitamins and iron, such as fish soup, grapes, cherries, vegetables, etc.

4. Increase calcium and hormone intake, such as animal bones, dried fish, soy foods, and exercise appropriately to avoid falls and fractures.

5. If you have anemia, eat more foods high in iron, such as pork liver, black sesame, grapes, seaweed, wolfberry, shiitake mushrooms, etc.

6. There are no special dietary taboos, but try to eat less irritating and gas-producing foods.

Home care and precautions after hysterectomy:

1. Those who have had a hysterectomy will no longer have menstruation.

2. After the operation, observe whether the wound is red, swollen, hot, painful or has abnormal secretions. If any of the above symptoms occur, please return for a follow-up visit as soon as possible.

3. 6-8 weeks after the operation, when the deep tissues in the pelvic cavity have recovered, you can have a normal sexual life. Sexual life should be prohibited for 3 months after total hysterectomy, and normal work and life can be resumed after 3 months.

4. 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.

5. Avoid sitting for long periods of time, long-distance travel, yoga, rhythmic dance and other exercises that may increase abdominal pressure within 3 months to avoid pelvic bleeding. Resume normal work and life after 3 months.

6. If you have undergone bilateral oophorectomy, you are prone to osteoporosis and should pay more attention to it in your daily life.

7. After going to the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid infection. Do not do vaginal irrigation or tub bath within 6 weeks.

8. Of course, you should also take into account exercise and maintain a happy mood. You should build confidence and eliminate mental burdens. People who often stay up late should avoid worrying and fearing.

9. Adjust physiological rhythm. People who stay up late all year round should follow a work and rest schedule and constantly modify it until they adapt.

The above is an introduction to the maintenance methods after radical hysterectomy. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. The uterus is a very important organ in the female body. You must think carefully before removing it. Once the uterus is removed, you must take post-operative maintenance measures and develop good living habits, especially in terms of diet, to ensure that the body can recover as soon as possible.