My friend is having this done and wanted to know what it is called and what the after effects are.
2006-08-07 11:19:42 · 10 answers · asked by margiesue_84 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's a hysterectomy and the after affects are those of menopause. There is a difference though. Check out the links below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysterectomy
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/hysterectomy;jsessionid=UQALZQARMH12UCTYAIRS4EQ
2006-08-07 11:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by lala<3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hysterectomy.
effects:: NO MORE MENSES
Have to take hormones unless they do not take the ovaries out BUT down the road,the ovaries will begin to deteriorate,and you have to take hormones.
Some experience vaginal dryness,which is easily fixed by lubrication.
Some have mood swings
Some have hot flashes.
At least that is what happened to me.
When a woman has a hysterectomy,it is the same as going through early menopause.
2006-08-07 11:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the person above me answered, it is a hysterectomy. The after effects mean that the person can no longer have children, and depending on whether or not the surgeon leaves an ovary or not it could cause earily menopause. Bonus though....no BC or periods!
2006-08-07 11:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by SadToday22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called partial hysterectomy....thats when they remove only part of a womans re-productive organs..The average hospital stay depends on the type of hysterectomy performed, but is usually from 2 to 3 days. Complete recovery may require 2 weeks to 2 months. Recovery from a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy is faster than from an abdominal hysterectomy, and may include less pain..Most recover completely from hysterectomy.
2006-08-07 11:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hysterectomy
2006-08-07 11:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by Chappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
partial hysterectomy. If they take the ovaries also, it is a full hysterectomy. They always try to leave the ovaries since they produce the hormones that make you female. If they take the ovaries, you turn into a guy but with no penis or testicles
2006-08-07 11:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one. About 6 weeks of recovery. Maybe 4. No more monthlies. I wrap up everything and gave it away. Money saved. Some hormone replacement. Don't miss it at all.
2006-08-07 11:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hysterectomy.
2006-08-07 11:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by mokkah69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hysterectomy--after effects depend on the person. obviously, you can't get pregnant afterwards. usually, you are up and running in a week.
2006-08-07 11:23:05 · answer #9 · answered by Jillfull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the uterus or her ovaries too? hysterectomy
2006-08-07 11:24:35 · answer #10 · answered by banshee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋