Why Am I Passing Fresh Blood After My Hysterectomy?

If you have recently had a hysterectomy, don’t panic if you have some type of blood appearance. For the most part, these occurrences are normal. This surgery is considered in the major surgery category and it is not uncommon. There are supporting tissues involved with the removal of your uterus.  Your body healing uses these post surgery blood appearances and as way of providing opportunities to shed the blood. Read more »

What is The Recovery Process Following A Hysterectomy?

The recovery time after a hysterectomy is important for a woman’s life.  This is not the time to keep a full schedule or running after small children. Your family should give you the opportunity to heal and work with you to make this process as smooth and productive as possible.  It is a collective process with cooperation from our family. Read more »

Time and Considerations for Total Hysterectomy Recovery

No matter what type of hysterectomy you have which is best by discussing the recommended procedure with your surgeon, you will have recovery time so it is always best to plan for it in advance.  If you have a busy life, career, children and the activities that go with a busy family, planning in advance will make your recovery less stressful. Read more »

The Pros and Cons of Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy

Let’s have a little fun before you get into this article.  Say “laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy” 3 times fast.  OK.  I could not either! Read more »

What Is a Hysterectomy Versus Tubal Ligation?

The surgical procedure for removal of the uterus is called hysterectomy.  This could be warranted for many reasons and your doctor will determine based on criteria  to fit each surgery for a hysterectomy. There are several types of hysterectomies and a variety of different ways to handle the surgery. One example is for the incision to be made close to the pubic area, which facilitates the removal of the uterus.  Another way is through laparoscopy.  Or another direction is vaginally.  A total hysterectomy includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes and cervix. This will remove all changes of opportunity for women to conceive so basically the patient is rendered sterile. Read more »

Healing Time After a Radical Hysterectomy

The radical hysterectomy simply stated is the removal of the uterus, ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes and a portion of the upper vagina.  In addition, the tissue around the pelvic lymph glands will be removed.  This surgery is the most extreme type of hysterectomy and a severe surgery and most often used as the result of a patient with cancer of the cervix or ovarian cancer. Read more »

Going Back to Work after Supracervical Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

If you are planning to have a hysterectomy, ask your surgeon about a new laser procedure, which leaves the woman’s cervix intact.  Named the supracervical laparoscopic hysterectomy, it does not remove the cervix as in most hysterectomies.. The cervix is a supportive to the female anatomy, something of a keystone and foundation to potential postoperative sexual problems and aids to a quicker recovery. Read more »

How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Hysterectomy

The type of hysterectomy as well as the health of the patient determines the recovery time from a hysterectomy.  Each person has her own rate of recovery.  The majority of women stay in the hospital stay 1-2 days but it also depends on the type of hysterectomy.  There are three types: abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal. Read more »

Managing Hysterectomy Recovery Time

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the uterus. It can be an emotionally difficult but medically necessary operation. Every woman that undergoes the surgery is concerned with their hysterectomy recovery time. They like to get back to a normal routine as soon as possible. Read more »