What to expect with a hysterectomy | Ohio State Medical Center

A hysterectomy, which involves removal of the uterus, will not cause menopause and typically provides relief from life interrupting symptoms suffered by the patient. Katherine Strafford, MD, an OB/GYN at Ohio State explains what to expect when facing this major surgery, including required recovery time.

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[seecanon]

I'm one week out from robotic laparoscopic surgery with removal of tubes and ovaries. I'm 66 and am waiting on the results of the uterine tissue. I hemorrhaged so badly I required 5 units of whole blood. DO NOT DELAY. GET CHECKED OUT.

[workfromhome_]

I am 48 and had a radical hysterectomy (they used the Devinci Robot) and removed everything (lymph nodes, ovaries, cervix...) in December 2023 (I had Grade 1, stage 1a Uterine Cancer) and still have not experienced any menopause symptoms. My doctor told me that the pituitary glad and pancreas actually control the hormones and I will go through menopause at the age I am naturally supposed to. It is so weird because I feel like I am going to get my period and nothing happens. The robotic hysterectomy was a blessing for me. I had to sit on a soft cushion for a few weeks and could not sit straight up because it was uncomfortable and felt like I was sitting on a really short broom handle... So I laid on a recliner or in bed as much as I could while recovering. I followed the rules and did not lift anything over 30 pounds and my husband would load and unload the dishwasher for me because that motion was too much for me. Other than that I was able to do a lot more then I thought I could. If your nervous, don't be... I had five holes poked above my belly button and they healed and I can barely see any of them now. I did not take any pain medication... Not even over the counter meds. God is good! Modern medicine has come a long way.

[natashak]

After an unsuccessful ablation last year I am having a partial hysterectomy in March to stop bleeding. It won't cure my chronic iron deficiency anemia, but at least this they will be able to stop this bleeding. I have been requiring weekly iron infusions for over a year. Looking forward to getting this surgery and recovery behind me. I asked my surgeon about spinal anasthesia, but my Doctor said no. So general anasthesia is the way to go. Thank you for your time!

[Anniepat]

I had a full hysterectomy at 45…. Almost 10 years ago. I had a fibroid tumor bigger than my uterus. It was the best thing I had done not that I had a choice but no more periods and they cleaned out my endometriosis. Unfortunately they couldn’t save my ovaries but did not experience early menopause (went on a LOW dose pill called paradal (sp?) for a few years)…. Stopped after age 51? I found this info while googling “do I need to see a genie to still have a pelvic exam even after a full hysterectomy?? I have NO uterus, NO cervix, no tubes, no ovaries. So no need? I get my annual mamo separately. My doc original said no need to but now coming on age 55, I wonder.

[jacquelineperry]

I had a full one and I'm only having bad hot flashes at times.

[marcellamcduffie]

Thanks for sharing this info. Great video .

[nancycastro]

Is it normal to be spotting blood five years after a hysterectomy? I have started having spotting blood for a couple of days and am a little scared to even go get checked out. My sister passed away from cervical cancer four years ago.

[deonshurn]

my husband say it feel like its nothing there no walls

[Rebecca-zrlu]

Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. Thank you. God bless you. 🤍🙏🌈Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do. 😊

[aracelis]

Harming patients for no valid reason 😢 I bet she still has all her organs