What to expect after hysterectomy

  Many post-hysterectomy patients call home after discharge to ask: How come there is still pink discharge down there after the hysterectomy? Is it normal or not? I believe that after reading the following content, you can make your own judgment.  Total hysterectomy is the most common surgery in obstetrics and gynecology, referring to the removal of the entire uterine body and cervix. It is commonly performed on women over 45 years old suffering from uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, some ovarian tumors, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, atypical endometrial hyperplasia, some endometrial cancers, etc. The surgery includes cathartic hysterectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, etc. As for extensive hysterectomy and subextensive hysterectomy performed for cervical cancer and other gynecological malignancies, they are not included due to the relative complexity of the condition.  1.Appropriate rest: Generally, 4 days-1 week after hysterectomy, discharge from hospital, still need appropriate rest after discharge, just go home a week can be appropriate activities indoors, then depending on the specific situation can be appropriate outdoor walking, should not be overworked; 2.Enhance nutrition: some patients often have mild anemia after surgery, should be given nutritious food, such as chicken, duck, fish, meat, etc., but also eat some fresh vegetables, if necessary, according to If necessary, according to the doctor’s order, oral blood supplementation medicine can be taken.  3.There may be a small amount of vaginal bloody discharge or a small amount of bleeding in 1-2 weeks or even 1-2 months after the operation, and there is no need to be nervous if there is a lot of vaginal discharge, just rest in bed; if the amount of bleeding resembles or exceeds the amount of menstruation, especially with blood clots, please consult the surgeon in time.  4, after surgery to keep the bowels open, six months to avoid heavy physical labor, especially to increase the abdominal pressure activities (such as lifting heavy objects, squatting, etc.).  5, 1 to 2 months after surgery to the hospital for examination to understand the wound healing; those who retain ovaries to do a gynecological examination once a year.  6.Total hysterectomy does not affect sex life, and sex life can be resumed after the doctor’s examination generally 3 months after surgery.