Question 1

i had a hysterectomy. can i still have a baby?

Accepted Answer

No: A hysterectomy removes your uterus. That is where the baby would have to live in yor belly.

Question 2

can you still have a cycle after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Possible cycle: If you had a hysterectomy where the uterus and cervix were removed, then you cannot have a period. If your cervix was left in place, there is a 20-30% chance you will have a period because the inner lining of the uterus that causes a period extends into the cervix.

Question 3

after having a hysterectomy, is it possible to still have kids?

Accepted Answer

No and yes: No, you do not have the transport organ to carry a pregnancy yourself. Yes, if you retained your ovaries, these can be retrieved and implanted in a surrogate that would carry your baby. At 49 you might consider using donated eggs from a younger source. Your risk of a Down syndrome birth from your egg is 1/50.

Question 4

should i still have pain a year after hysterectomy, and sling placed?

Accepted Answer

No.: You need to be evaluated to see why you are having pain. The healing process is 3 months after a hysterectomy. I would not expect you to still be having pain post-op at this point.

Question 5

3 weeks after a hysterectomy still no appetite and my left side hurts?

Accepted Answer

: No distant forum doctor can judge the causes, diagnostic tests that might be needed, or treatment in such a situation. You'll need to contact the doctor who did the surgery. Good luck.

Question 6

are kegels still beneficial after hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Removing your uterus did not affect your pelvic muscles. If you were doing them before, continue them.

Question 7

do i still need to have paps after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Need a visit: After a hysterectomy, you may not need a pap smear technically, although some argue that there is a small risk of having cervical type cells that remain after hysterectomy which would benefit from screening. I think you absolutely should maintain a routine of regular check ups because we check other things at those exams-external area, vagina, rectum and ovaries if they remain!

Question 8

should i still be in pain after a partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You could have pain for the first couple of weeks or so. After that it is not normal to have pain other than a mild discomfort.  See your surgeon so that they can rule out an infection, adhesions etc.

Question 9

do i still need to see my gynocolpgist after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: For pelvic exams: depends on why you had the hysterectomy, did you keep your cervix or have it removed. You may still need paps.
Other reasons: do you need hormone replacement? You need someone to watch your bone health, and need breast exam/ mammograms on a regular basis.

Question 10

will a woman that has had a hysterectomy still produce eggs?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Assuming that the ovaries were not removed. Until menopause a women, barring pcos, hyperprolactinemia, will continue to ovulate.
It is even possible to have eggs fertilized, which can be implanted in another woman's uterus.

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