Removing the uterus is a very complex process, as it is a rather serious invasion of the normal functioning of the female body. The consequences that may be after such an operation are very different, however, you need to know that removal of the uterus, after which the postoperative period will be long and difficult. Recovery after removal of the uterus is divided into 2 stages: early and late.
Rules for recovery in the early postoperative period
The early period after removal of the uterus takes from 5-12 days, the period depends on important factors. In the process of this period, the following points should be considered:
- Anesthesia in the first 5 days after surgery. The reason is that it has already been proven - severe pain after surgery to remove the uterus significantly slows down the healing process. If the patient is tormented by a sharp or pulling pain, she must definitely go to the clinic for a good analgesic;
- In no case should you lift weights in the first week after surgery;
- Timely proper nutrition, which was recommended by the attending physician (maximum iron intake);
- Control over the work of the intestines. In case of problems with stool, urgent consultation with a doctor;
- Required systematic physical activity. Doctors insist that in the first days after removal of the uterus, it is necessary to rise and move, as this helps to avoid the main postoperative complications.
The patient’s stationary state can lead to circulatory problems and blood clots in the large veins in the legs, and even in the lungs.
Even if the removal of the uterus has been successful, the postoperative period requires the appointment of antibiotics, and sometimes general strengthening or symptomatic drugs. Seams are treated and disinfected with solutions every day.
In the early postoperative period, it is important to remember about a serious complication - bleeding. It can be either external or internal, and it is the removal of the uterus, the postoperative period of which is long, has a huge impact and increases the risk. Therefore, if you detect negative changes in overall health or doubt about the discharge, you should immediately consult your doctor.
Highlights of Late Postoperative Recovery
Recovery after removal of the uterus in the late period begins after the first, and sometimes the second week after surgery, it continues until the female genital organs are completely restored. In some cases, such a period may drag on for more than one year. The main reason is that such a female organ as the uterus, after the onset of menopause, is an active participant in many biochemical processes of the entire female body, and after its removal, a sharp malfunction of the hormonal background may begin. If you ignore special treatment, hormonal fluctuations will continue for many years. In order to alleviate the patient’s condition in the second period of postoperative recovery, gynecologists prescribe hormonal drugs. They help to establish the hormonal background of a woman.
Removal of the uterus, the postoperative period of which can lead a woman into depression, requires compliance with all doctor's prescriptions. The fact is that it is the correct psychological mood of the patient that will lead to a speedy recovery. She needs to realize that removing the uterus has not made her inferior or incapable of normal sexual relations. After completion of rehabilitation, a woman can begin to lead an active intimate life.
In any period, rehabilitation after removal of the uterus should be monitoring for complications. This, as already mentioned, is bleeding, as well as infection and the formation of blood clots. The norm is a low increase in body temperature. One cannot ignore the appearance of acute pain, nausea.