Hysterectomy Removal of Uterus, Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Patient Education

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Your doctor has recommended that you have a hysterectomy with the removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. But what does that actually mean?

Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus - the organ that holds and protects the fetus during pregnancy.

Hysterectomy often also involves the removal of other parts of the reproductive system, including the ovaries - where eggs are produced - the fallopian tubes which carry the eggs to the uterus and the cervix - or neck of the uterus.

There are many different reasons why a doctor may recommend this kind of surgery.

In many cases, disease or the growth of abnormal tissue will lead a doctor to recommend the removal of the uterus, the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
In some cases, unusually heavy menstrual flow and the accompanying discomfort may make hysterectomy an important treatment option for patient and physician to consider.

But no matter what the reason behind it, you should be aware that the removal of the uterus and other reproductive organs is a serious step and it can mean significant changes in your life.

After having a hysterectomy, you will not be able to have children and if because your ovaries are removed as part of the procedure, you may even need to take medication to replace hormones that your body once produced on its own.

So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation.

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[17Sexyboss]

uterus fallopian tubes and ovary they in scarborogh hospital took out what they took i never had any thing in my body

[grettagrids]

@FindingKC can I have the HERS link plz??? I really dont have much choice to save my uterus as I am now battleing another infection and my cervix is closed(has to be drained by needle) but perhaps some things can be spared?

[FindingKC]

@grettagrids, I'm sorry for your situation, please contact the HERS Foundation on the web and get more information and options. Just google it. A lot of procedures gyns do are very damaging, then they use scare tactics. Go to HERS and call, they can help you sort it out.

[grettagrids]

@FindingKC what about if your uterus has lack of blood supply due to a messed up procedure?? What choice do I have when mine has almost no color? If I DON'T I die, if I DO I could die due to lupus,meshes,adhesions and adrenal shock. needless to say i'm scared shitless here!!! No I am not trolling! Scheduled feb 1st.

[Kyon9854]

I just hope my girlfriend doesn't need a hysterectomy later in her life or, for that matter, at any time at all. I mean yes I do want to be a father genetically related to my daughter or son.

[FindingKC]

You don't need a hysterectomy for fibroids or ovarian cysts unless you have the wrong doctor. Go to the HERs Foundation on the web for more info.

[traxler67]

very well made. i had mine 1 month ago due to heavy periods and on all the time. 1 great thing about this is no more periods. it take about 3 months to recover. but you feel better after 1 month. good luck everyone.

[KTKTKTKT87]

well done to this presentation

[WaffleNY]

Ouch?! Cutting a vagina still sounds like it'd hurt!!

[AlabasterWine]

I think they've developed techniques now where an incision in the abdominal wall isn't necessary every time. Certain patients can simply have it all removed through the vagina since cutting through all that muscle lengthens recovery time significantly, most doctors now I think prefer the other way.