The operation to remove the uterus is by no means new - even in antiquity it was perceived as a temporary organ. Women gave birth to children, and then the uterus, "having served its", was removed by the then doctors. Then, for any questions related to the reproductive system, they preferred not to get involved - there is no organ and there is no problem that it creates, without thinking about what the consequences will be after removal of the uterus.
Of course, taking into account the ignorance of that time, it is worth noting the narrowness of the solution to this problem. Unfortunately, modern medicine has not gone far. The commercial factor, brought to perfection in this area, is full of eloquent promises on the pages of Google about the conduct of high-quality operations by excellent specialists. And then, almost on every site, a survey joins in, where the ladies who “underwent surgery” share their impressions. Moreover, after reading these, it seems that the uterus in general prevented many from getting an orgasm, for some reason the husband paid attention to some of them for no reason (this is after thirty years of living together!), Many have found hitherto unprecedented beauty and youth (and before the uterus interfered ) In this case, not a word about the complications after removal of the uterus, and if recalling, then casually. It is no secret that modern comments are widely bought on the corresponding sites, and most of them were written by the doctors themselves under different nicknames. Talking about negligent doctors is a Sisyphean's work, but it’s worthwhile to understand the problem - are there any options to save the uterus and what consequences actually arise after removal of the uterus.
Complications after removal of the uterus: you can not argue with nature!
- the early onset of menopause, approximately five years, which significantly affects the duration of female beauty and health;
- the appearance of heart problems;
- osteoporosis, loss of calcium by bones, which means brittleness and dryness of hair, nails, increased risk of bone fractures;
- psychological non-perception of one’s body, feeling of depression, apathy;
- large suture during abdominal surgery, the possibility of infection with endoscopic;
- pain in the pelvic area, pain when urinating;
- cessation of sexual activity during the rehabilitation period;
- inability to have children.
Undoubtedly, there are indications in which uterine diseases are incompatible with the patient's further quality of life. In this case, the uterus is removed, but this is an extreme measure that could be dispensed with by diagnosing the problem much earlier and adopting the correct treatment strategy.
Indications for removal of the uterus:
- fibroids of significant size, usually more than twelve weeks;
- endometriosis - proliferation of the endometrium. Endometriosis of curettage and abortion are provoked, since during these manipulations the inner layer seems to be torn alive from the uterus, forming extensive open wounds. Of course, during recovery, the endometrium can present such unpleasant "surprises";
- cancer of the cervix or uterine body - an unconditional factor for the removal of the uterus and all appendages.
Complications after removal of the uterus largely depend on how the operation was performed. With endoscopy, fewer sutures remain, however, the operation itself is protracted, often after it there are bleeding, inflammation, relapse due to incompletely removed parts. Such an operation is more expensive, since the rehabilitation period is easier. The second method is abdominal surgery, in which the doctor removes everything necessary for half an hour. This operation is not new, it is carried out in almost any hospital.
In any case, complications after removal of the uterus make themselves felt. First of all, many women suffer psychologically, realizing the impossibility of having children (especially if the operation is done at childbearing age). Some feel depressed and fear of a fast approaching old age, and some become self-contained and cease to be interested in their soul mate, feeling their inferiority. Such a seemingly extreme in the perception of their new position, however, is increasingly noted among those who underwent such an operation.