Hysterectomy Side Effects
It’s a logical and frequently asked question - are there any hysterectomy side effects?
Absolutely!
Hysterectomy is defined as the surgical removal of the vital organ called the uterus. Most hysterectomies are performed on women between the ages of 20 and 49. In the United States, the rate of hysterectomy is higher among African-American women and is higher in the Southern states. There are 600,000 hysterectomies performed in the United States every year.
There are two types of hysterectomy, the partial hysterectomy and the total hysterectomy. In a partial hysterectomy, the uterus is removed and the ovaries are left in place. In most cases, because the circulation of blood to the ovaries is diminished, the ovarian function will cease all together, although it’s unknown why this happens. In a total hysterectomy or “surgical menopause”, the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed which results in the interruption of the ovarian hormone production.
After the surgical procedure called hysterectomy, since hormone production has been altered, a woman may experience one or more of the following side effects: Read More on Hysterectomy Side Effects
May 26th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
It seems that every surgury, however small, has the possiblity to have side effects. A Hysterectomy is a major operation, and side effects are bound to happen.