What are the sequelae of hysterectomy?

Some female friends may need to have their uterus removed due to some diseases, which will cause amenorrhea in women and may also cause some harm to their bodies. So what complications will occur after a woman has a hysterotomy? Today I will give you a detailed introduction to the three possible complications of hysterotomy.

First, ovarian failure occurs. Before menopause, the endocrine system of the uterus and ovaries of female friends can maintain a balance. However, after the hysterectomy, menopause will occur, which will destroy this balance and may also cause ovarian aging, leading to premature menopause in patients. In addition, after a hysterectomy, the vagina of female friends will shrink and the level of estrogen will decrease, which may cause vaginal dryness and affect the normal sexual life.

Second, urinary and reproductive system symptoms occur. The female urogenital system and urinary system have a certain homology, that is to say, the urogenital system and the urinary system are both estrogen-dependent organs. Once the uterus is removed, the estrogen level will decrease, which will cause the elasticity around the urethral opening to soften, leading to urinary incontinence. Moreover, after the hysterectomy, the supporting function of the pelvic floor will be weakened, which may lead to chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.

Third, psychological barriers arise. After hysterectomy, when the estrogen level decreases, it will affect the normal metabolism and metabolism of neurotransmitters, which will easily lead to some related psychiatric symptoms. In addition, some patients may also experience varying degrees of anxiety and depression symptoms, specifically manifested as low mood, anxiety, insomnia, memory loss, etc.