Hysterectomy: procedure?
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A hysterectomy can be done vaginally when the uterous isn't very large, but when it's enlarged due to the presence of fibroids or other issues the procedure is done through the abdomen.
The uterous has other functions beside being the bed for a baby or letting your period flow. It carried hormones that rule your moods, emotional state and behavior.
I have fibroids, but my dr. didn't recommend a hysterectomy yet. My friend had a hysterectomy done a few months ago due to large fibroids. She's emotional and moody. It all depends on the state of the uterous.
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What is surgical procedure called partial hysterectomy?
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its where they only remove the uterusthey take out your uterus and one ovary. ( you need at least one to produce hormones) and the girl cant get pregnant and wont even have periods :)Jumper is correct in that it's the removal of the uterus only. When the cervix (the neck of the uterus) is left in place, it's termed partial, subtotal, or supracervical hysterectomy.
I kept both my ovaries and lost both my uterus and cervix. Some people who use the term partial hysterectomy think it's removal of the uterus and keeping the ovaries but over time the terms changed. Check out this link and I explained the terms. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnbSiMMF4rYGYecxy9kU87fsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20101025144549AA5qNUa
However a quick explanation here.
The term "ectomy" means the removal of like a tonsilectomy is the removal of tonsils and appendectomy is the removal of the appendix.
A total hysterctomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix.
Partial or subtotal hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus but not the cervix and some women opt to keep their cervix which is the neck or bottom part of the uterus.
When the ovaries and tubes are taken it's called a bilateral salpingo oopherectomy or BSO for short.
(Think of it this way bilateral = both, salpingo = tubes and ovaries=oopher and ectomy=removal of) or to make it easier think of O for ovaries is the same thing as O for
Here's one link to help confirm the terms.
http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/view_hysterectomy_defined.htm
You asked for someone to share an experience so here is mine.
I had a total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH) and kept both ovaries at the age of 29. I did not have any external scars because it was done vaginally. My recovery was six weeks plus. I had help from my family afterwards and was not allowed to do any lifting till I was cleared at my post op check. Most women are told not to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk for six weeks. I did not want general anesthesia because of a horrible experience of severe nausea and vomiting lasting more than 3 days in the past after getting general anesthesia. Anyway with the hysterectomy I had to talk to the anesthesiologist about getting an epidural instead of general anesthesia. He agreed but also added a spinal with the epidural. The spinal basically numbs the patient up more. After surgery my epidural stayed in for 24 hours for awesome post op pain management. After the epidural came out I was then given percocet for pain. Some women opt for a morphine pump for post op pain management but I didn't want that because after hearing what my mom went through I preferred an epidural. I was given anti nausea medication zofran through my I.V. in the O.R. before the surgery started and my doc also left orders that I could have zofran post operatively while I was in a room in case I felt sick afterwards. I stayed two nights and left on the third morning after surgery. Once home I took it easy as I did not want any complications. Women who have vaginal hysterectomies can have over 100 internal stitches inside and it is MAJOR surgery. I was told no intercourse till after the stitches at the very top of the vagina where the cervix was had dissolved and the area was healed. The cervix is the bottom of the uterus. My recovery went pretty well mostly because I took it easy and did not overdo things. I did not have any lasting problems. Hope this helps and feel free to contact me by clicking on the email link at my profile (yahoo hides everyones email address).Hi,
A partial hysterectomy involves removing only the upper part of the uterus. The top portion of the uterus is removed in a partial hysterectomy. Patients find the recuperation for both the complete hysterectomy and the partial hysterectomy is very similar.
Partial hysterectomies entail leaving the cervix in place and naturally, if your doctor thinks you are at risk for cervical cancer, this will not be an option for you because your doctor will likely prefer a complete hysterectomy.
Recovery from a hysterectomy is much like that after child birth. You will need to get up and get moving as soon as you can after the surgery. Lying around can promote blood clots and further complications. Just because you have a partial hysterectomy, don't take this as an opportunity to continue on bed rest. It is very important for you to become active as quickly as possible after surgery. Check with your doctor to see what he or she recommends for you.
You can continue read at
http://partialhysterectomy.healthnewsshout.com/about-partial-hysterectomy
for more information about partial hysterectomy.
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Narza
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