How to take care of yourself one month after a total hysterectomy

One month after total hysterectomy, care needs to be taken in terms of incision care, living care and dietary care. 1. Incision care: total hysterectomy can be performed through laparoscopic, open and transvaginal resection methods, but no matter which surgical method is used, surgical incisions will be left after the resection. One month after the operation, the incision is basically healed, and it is still necessary to pay attention to the incision for hardness and oozing to prevent incision infection. In case of transvaginal excision, attention should also be paid to vulvar hygiene to keep the vulva clean. 2. Life care: one month after the operation, although the surgical incision has been gradually recovered, but still should pay attention to careful activities, avoid squatting, strenuous exercise, etc., which will lead to the surgical incision cracking and affect the postoperative recovery. Also pay attention to the patient’s defecation, urination, and prohibit sexual intercourse. 3. Dietary care: patients in the postoperative body is weak, should eat more nutritious food, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food, to prevent constipation symptoms. Patients should have regular postoperative checkups to understand the recovery of the surgical incision, and if there is any discomfort during the recovery period, they should also seek immediate medical attention.