Hysterectomy

What is hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy in Turkey is an operation in which the woman’s uterus (uterus) is surgically removed. This procedure causes women to no longer menstruate and cannot become pregnant. Hysterectomy is usually performed to treat various health problems and is one of the most common major surgical procedures in women’s health.

Reasons for hysterectomy

Fibroids Large or painful fibroids (benign tumours in the uterus) may require surgical removal of the uterus.
Endometriosis: Severe pain and infertility may occur as a result of the spread of the inner tissue of the uterus outside the uterus; in this case, hysterectomy may be recommended.
Heavy and Uncontrollable Bleeding: Excessive menstrual bleeding that does not respond to medication may require hysterectomy.
Uterine Prolapse: Surgery may be required if the uterus hangs out of the vagina.
Cancer: Hysterectomy can be life-saving in cases such as uterine, cervical, ovarian or fallopian tube cancer.

Surgical Methods

Abdominal Hysterectomy: The uterus is removed through an incision in the abdomen.
Vaginal Hysterectomy: The uterus is removed through the vagina.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: It is a minimally invasive surgery performed with the help of small incisions and a camera.

Postoperative Period

The recovery time after the operation varies depending on the type of operation and the person’s general state of health.
There may be mild pain and discomfort in the abdomen or vagina, which can be controlled with painkillers.
Pre-menopausal women stop menstruating when the uterus is removed and may experience sudden menopausal symptoms if the ovaries are also removed.

Hysterectomy can be an effective solution for treating serious health problems. However, it is a major surgical procedure and has permanent consequences. It is therefore important to carefully consider all treatment options and discuss them in detail with a specialist before deciding on surgery.