Discover Your Hysterectomy Options at Contemporary Women’s Care

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Some complications of the female reproductive system may result in immense pain and heavy bleeding. If conventional treatment for complications like gynecological cancer, endometriosis, and heavy bleeding, you may benefit from a hysterectomy. If you need a hysterectomy in Orlando, FL, and Winter Park, FL, to remove the affected ovaries, uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes, contact Contemporary Women’s Care for minimally invasive and open surgeries.

What Is a Hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of an ill uterus. Hysterectomy is recommended to treat conditions like uterine fibroids, gynecological cancer, endometriosis, and other conditions that cause abnormally heavy bleeding and pain.

Based on the specific reason for a hysterectomy, a surgeon may remove the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix. Your physician may choose between three types of hysterectomy, total hysterectomy, radical hysterectomy, and partial hysterectomy.

•       Radical hysterectomy

In a radical hysterectomy, your surgeon removes reproductive organs like ovaries, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and tissues from the upper part of your vagina around the cervix. The team at Contemporary Women’s Care recommends radical hysterectomy when treating cervical cancer.

•       Partial hysterectomy

For partial hysterectomy, a surgeon removes only the upper part of an affected uterus while maintaining the cervix’s position. Based on your symptoms, a partial hysterectomy may entail the removal of your ovaries.

•       Total hysterectomy

If radical hysterectomy or partial hysterectomy comes short, your doctor may recommend a total hysterectomy. A total hysterectomy involves the removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes to avert and alleviate your symptoms.

If possible, your surgeon may use minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical procedures to complete successful hysterectomies. A laparoscopic procedure is performed through tiny incisions in the abdomen instead of a single enormous cut. The tiny incisions reduce the chances of infections and make your recovery faster.

Can a Hysterectomy Cause Menopause?

After a hysterectomy, your menstrual cycle ceases. If your ovaries are retained, the body still produces essential hormones to limit menopausal symptoms. You may report menopausal symptoms earlier than one who hasn’t had a hysterectomy. Removing the ovaries during a hysterectomy ensures that menopausal symptoms begin right away.

Recovering From a Hysterectomy

After a hysterectomy, you are required to spend a day or two in the hospital for a flawless recovery. Recipients of cancer treatments and traditional open procedures may have to spend more time in the hospital in the extended recovery period.

Contemporary Women’s Care ensures you’re comfortable throughout the treatment and recovery stages. The nurses help you move around after the surgery and offer support until you can leave the bed and move around without help.

In the first days of getting back home, refrain from strenuous jobs and heavy lifting. Abide by your doc’s instructions on the reintroduction of physical activity and resuming work.

Other Services Offered at Contemporary Women’s Care

Contemporary Women’s Care also specializes in:

•  Menopause
•  Birth control
•  Ovarian cysts
•  PCOS
•  Pap smear
•  Colposcopy
•  Pregnancy
•  STD testing
•  Fibroids
•  Gynecology
•  Human papillomavirus (HPV)
•  ULTRASOUND
•  IUD
•  Uterine ablation
•  Vaginal discharge
•  Infertility
•  Irregular periods
•  Painful periods

Final Thoughts

Contemporary Women’s Care takes a personalized approach to address health complications and deliver long-term relief. If you need a hysterectomy in Florida, contact Contemporary Women’s Care to book an appointment at your convenience.