Uterus Removal
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (womb) and is performed when a woman has uterus related problems after her child bearing is completed.
Common Symptoms:
- Severe pelvic pain – Dysmenorrhea
- Heavy bleeding during periods
- Mass coming out of vagina
Causes
- The presence of fibroids
- The prolapsed of the uterus (where the uterus is shifted from its usual position)
- Endometriosis (presence of the uterine lining in nearby organs causing severe pain and bleeding)
- Uterine or cervical cancer
Treatment Options
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy: If the women has completed her family and nearing her Menopause, Uterus is removed by putting an incision on the abdomen.
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: If the women has completed her family and nearing her Menopause, then the Uterus is removed Laparoscopically.
Vaginal Hysterectomy: This is usually done in case of prolapsed and small size uterus and the uterus is removed from below through the birth passage.
Follow up: Patient may develop post-Menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings which subside if ovaries are removed. If severe, then they may need medications.