Does a hysterectomy stop your period?

Answer 1

Yes, it does. The uterus is removed.

Answer 2

Yes, a hysterectomy does stop your period, but, only if the cervix is removed. If the doctor allows the cervix to stay in place there is a chance you will still have some bleeding. I was unaware of this until I went through my own hysterectomy three months ago and the doctor advised me that the cervix also has a small amount of lining (the part the sheds out of the uterus) and if it is not removed you can still have bleeding and i.e...periods!

Answer 3

Yes, but if you are having problems with your period depending on what's causing it there are other less drastic ways to take care of the problem so that your periods won't be painful. If a dr is recommending a hysterectomy I would recommend getting another opinion and preferably from someone that does not share the same office of the dr that you currently see.

Some States have also enacted laws about doing hysterectomies on women under a certain age (some States won't allow a dr to do a hysterectomy on a woman under the age of 30 unless they get permission from the State's Medical Board) or have already had several children.

But please get another opinion.

Answer 4

YES IT DOES.

What is a hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove a woman's uterus (womb). The uterus is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. In some cases, the ovaries and fallopian tubes also are removed. These organs are located in a woman’s lower abdomen (see image below). The cervix is the lower end of the uterus. The ovaries are organs that produce eggs and hormones. The fallopian tubes carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.



There are several types of hysterectomies:

* Complete or total. Removes the cervix as well as the uterus. (This is the most common type of hysterectomy.)
* Partial or subtotal. Removes the upper part of the uterus and leaves the cervix in place.
* Radical. Removes the uterus, the cervix, the upper part of the vagina, and supporting tissues. (This is done in some cases of cancer.)

Answer 5

Absolutely. A complete Hysterectomy puts you into surgical menopause. Then you must be on estrogen pills from then on. Without estrogen we become depressed and in my case paranoid.

In some cases the Dr. is able to leave an ovary so the body still has natural estrogen.

Some are done vaginally so there is not even a scar. But this should be after your child bearing years. But if it is necessary , adoption is a wonderful way to have a family.

Answer 6

Ask your OB/GYN to do a hysterscopy and D&C. I just had the procedure done 3 days ago for the same issues..heavy bleeding, cramping, extreme depression etc. I have been diagnosed with PCOS though. If they haven't diagnosed you with anything yet, they should be able to tell you why you're having the issues. Due to your age, the doctors would probably be unwilling to perform any permanent procedures unless it was causing serious health issues. You can get the pills that only allow you to have a cycle 3-4 times a year, it might be a better solution because you will be able to regulate when and how heavy it will be. Good luck to you.

Answer 7

Menstruation ("period") is the result of the uterus shedding its inner layer if conception fails to occur. Since a hysterectomy removes the uterus, yes, it will stop your period.

Answer 8

Yes once the uterus is removed there is no source for the menstrual fluid and your periods will stop. Right after the surgery you will have some bleeding and spotting for up to 4 weeks as the healing occurs. Any bleeding after that is abnormal.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

when you have a hysterectomy they take out your female organs (uterus, ovary, tubs}this means no more periods no more kids .