Question 1

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 2

what is the recovery time after a partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: The internal healing after hysterectomy, traditionally takes six weeks. However, if you have a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy, you will be up and around very quickly. You can probably go back to work when you feel like it, same for driving, usually within a couple of weeks. No heavy lifting or sex for six weeks, and you may tire easily for a couple of weeks. Abdominal surgery takes longer.

Question 3

what are the benefits of getting a partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Partial hysterectomy is a vague term.  Many patients use it to mean taking out the uterus and leaving the ovaries.  This has the benefit of maintaining hormones in premenopausal women.  Partial hys can also mean removing the body of the uterus and leaving the cervix.  In an emergency open case, like a c-section, this results in less bleeding.  Other benefits are doubtful.

Question 4

can i have a partial hysterectomy at 23 without having kids?

Accepted Answer

Medical reason, yes: If there is a very good medical reason for surgery, yes, a surgeon will perform the procedure. However, most GYN surgeons tend to be conservative of reproductive structures at age 23 as it is not the preferred procedure for sterilization with so many good reversible and non reversible means of achieving the same. Reproductive cancer &amp; pelvic abscesses top the list for this surgery at 23.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Partial: Removes mostly the body, leaving the cervix behind.  It means the birth canal, and organ of receptive intercourse is not bothered. Problem is tha it can develop cancer and needs another procedure.

Question 6

is it possible to still have children after a partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless you are referring to adopting them.  The term partial hysterectomy is generally referred to as removing the uterus while leaving the ovaries behind.  This does not allow you to bear children any longer.

Question 7

what's the main difference between a total and partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Cervix: A partial hysterectomy leaves the cervix.

Question 8

i am 42 years old and having a partial hysterectomy. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Why are you having?: Worrying probably won't help anything.  Why are you having the partial hysterectomy? Do you have confidence in your doctor? Have you gotten a second opinion? Are you otherwise healthy? Your best bet is to have this conversation with your doctor.

Question 9

i want to know what is the difference between a total and partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Language: 'total hysterectomy' has a precise medical meaning: it means removal of uterus and cervix. 'partial hysterectomy' is not a medical term, most folk mean 'removing uterus but not ovaries' when they talk about it. Obviously this doesnt match well with the first definition.

Question 10

bleeding 20 years after partial hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: If you had a partial hysterectomy (uterus only removed and ovaries/tubes left in) 20 years ago and are now having vaginal bleeding, you need to have it investigated as this would not be expected to occur at this stage of life.  See your usual doctor to discuss.  If he/she is unable to assess, then request referral to an ob/gyn physician.

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