Will a hysterectomy reduce vaginal & bladder infections??

Will a hysterectomy reduce vaginal & bladder infections??
Best answer:
get a second opinion.....there may be a better way. Dr's are seemingly too ready to make hysterectomy the cure-all....be wary....get the facts from a professional.If you are having a bladder suspension then chances are your bladder has fallen from its natural place when this happens its called a cystocele or prolapsed bladder. If you do have cystocele then you may not be emptying your bladder completely, sometimes women who have a cystocele retain urine and that could be the culprit of your UTIs. You may want to check out the mayo clinic website (they have good info) you may also want to consider getting a second opinion from a urogynecologist (they specialize in prolapse, incontinence and reconstructive surgery), to find one in your area check out augs.orgHaving a bladder infection and yeast infection has NOTHING to do with having a hysterectomy. I suggest you get another opinion. That is major surgery and only should be done if absolutely necessary; tumors, cancer, etc.

I suggest you see a specialist. Don't ask your present doctor for any names, ask your health care provider for some names of good doctors you can see. Don't say you have this other opinion already, you want this new one to be totally independent.

Unfortuantely, hysterectomies were done quite often for problems that did not require surgery. When I had mine, I had many tumors that basically destroyed my uterus, making it necessary for total removal.

Have they determined why your uterus is enlarged?

Also, women in menopause have more bladder and yeast infections. You can solve those by being careful with your diet. Eat yogurt, that helps with getting the right bacteria in your system. Drink real cranberry juice, cut with some water. Drink lots of water all day long to flush your system. Exercise and wear only cotton underware. Make sure your partner takes a shower before sex and is monogomous.

There are many natural remedies you can try, see out help from a naturopath or someone in your health food store. Read about it on women's health websites and in books.This is my experience. I had a tilted unterus (NOT the reason I had it removed) and needed my bladdar put back in place after many pregnancies. (Never had a bladdar infection in my life, but did have problems when coughing, sneezing and laughing.) I had quite a few yeast infections (3 or 4 a year) too boot. I had a partial hysterectomy 3 years ago. Best thing that ever happened to me! My energy level is higher now than when I was a teenager. I have not had any yeast infections since.
However, my bladdar is a different story. I cant hold urine as long now as before. I have had 3 bladdar infections since the surgery. Perhaps I tend to hold it too long like I did before my hysterectomy, but I try to go ASAP when I feel the need.

All in all, I am VERY happy I DID have this done.
No period is truely a great thing too!
Mine was done vaginally and my recovery was fairly quick.
I'm 39 and have not had any signs of menopause (I'm not ready for that anyway)
My love life is much better now too! Best bonus!

I hope all goes well with you!

Question about hysterectomy?
Best answer:
I've had a hysterectomy and a bladder suspension and it is a rough surgery. A
bladder suspension will help for a couple
of yrs and then you will go back to needing
one again. That is not a permanent fix.Get a second Doctor's opinion or even a third, you are only 37 years old....a hysterectomy is so drastic and a major life change..Please gather all the information from your health professionals that you can before deciding....Good luck to you hun....Get a second opinion. I had a hysterectomy at 33 yrs old, and still ended up with pelvic organ prolapse a few years later. My bladder is now "attached" to another organ (it fell during the prolapse surgery). Honestly, you should get that 2nd, or even 3rd opinion before making a final decision.

Best of luck! That is not an easy decision to make. Sometimes I wish I could have just one more child, then I remember the pain from the endometriosis...You might want to investigate the pessary.


"Uterine prolapse can be treated with a vaginal pessary or surgery.

A vaginal pessary is an object inserted into the vagina to hold the uterus in place. It may be used as a temporary or permanent form of treatment. Vaginal pessaries are fitted for each individual woman.

Pessaries may cause an irritating and abnormal smelling discharge, and they require periodic cleaning, usually done by the physician. In some women they rub on and irritate the vaginal mucosa, and in some cases may erode and cause ulcerations. Some types of pessaries may interfere with normal sexual intercourse by limiting the depth of penetration.

If the woman is obese, attaining and maintaining optimal weight is recommended. Heavy lifting or straining should be avoided.

There are some surgical procedures that can be done without removing the uterus, such as a sacral colpopexy. This procedure involves the use of surgical mesh for supporting the uterus.

Most surgery should be deferred until symptoms are significant enough to outweigh the risks. The surgical approach depends on:

The woman's age and general health
Desire for future pregnancies
Preservation of vaginal function
Degree of prolapse
Associated conditions
When indicated, a vaginal hysterectomy is performed. Any sagging of the vaginal walls, urethra, bladder, or rectum can be surgically corrected at the same time."

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