Vaginal hysterectomy
Vaginal hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix through the vagina (with no visible incisions/ scars). The procedure offers faster recovery and lower risk than abdominal surgery. The ovaries and tubes can also be removed at the same time, or left in place.
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Is vaginal hysterectomy a very common procedure?
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If I have had a csecton can I have a vaginal hysterectomy?
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What is the definition or description of: vaginal hysterectomy?
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How long do I have to wait to drive after a vaginal hysterectomy ?
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What happens during a vaginal hysterectomy and how long does it take?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I had a vaginal hysterectomy 4 weeks ago. I still have pain. When will I start to feel better and start to doing things around the house.
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A 39-year old female asked:
I had a vaginal hysterectomy on 1-28-2016. I've been carefully bending and reaching for items with no pain. Should still not do these things?
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A 30-year old asked:
Side effects after vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 43-year old asked:
How is vaginal hysterectomy healing faster?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Is a lot of crying normal after a vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long is the stay in the hospitail after a vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 31-year old asked:
Im scheduled to have a vaginal hysterectomy. Is it a painful procedure?
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A 39-year old female asked:
How long after a vaginal hysterectomy can I be stimulated externally to orgasm?
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A 37-year old asked:
Please tell me, could a vaginal hysterectomy and a hemmorhoidectomy be done at the same time?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I had a vaginal hysterectomy almost 5 weeks ago is it ok to have oral sex as long as nothing goes inside.
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A 35-year old female asked:
Hi there I was wondering what I can do with an inability to lose weight after a partial vaginal hysterectomy that was January 9th 2012.
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A 42-year old asked:
Can you still get PID after vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 35-year old female asked:
How long after a vaginal hysterectomy can I climb stairs?
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A 30-year old asked:
Laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy--how is it done technically?
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A 33-year old asked:
How soon is it safe to masturbate after a vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is there any pain involved in a laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you tell me what to expect for laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Can you have a vaginal cuff tear without bleeding after vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Is there any reason to have concerns if i had sex 1 week after a vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Is a clear discharge normal 3 and a half weeks after vaginal hysterectomy?Bloody discharge stopped 2 days ago
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A 39-year old female asked:
How soon can I exercise after vaginal hysterectomy? How much is too much? What are weight lifting restrictions?
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A 44-year old female asked:
I'm 8 weeks post total vaginal hysterectomy and i'm having unusual white stringy discharge. Is this a normal part of healing?
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A 48-year old asked:
What would the symptoms of scar tissue be after vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 29-year old asked:
Is it common to have problems with scar tissue after a vaginal hysterectomy?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have organ/bladder prolapse after havin a vaginal hysterectomy
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