Postoperative care after hysterectomy

The uterus is one of the most important reproductive organs for women. Due to its special structure and function, the incidence rate of certain uterine pathologies also increases. Therefore, female friends must pay attention to health preservation in life and always pay attention to their own bodies. So let's take a look at how to maintain your uterus after conization.

1. Prevent infection

Cervical conization is a surgery, and there will be a wound on the cervix after the surgery. Like many other surgeries, infection may occur after the surgery. Therefore, it is imperative to prevent the occurrence of infection. Appropriate antibiotic treatment is required.

2. Beware of bleeding

Yitongwuyou.com reminds you that vaginal bleeding may occur within three weeks after surgery, especially within one week. Moreover, under normal circumstances, within two or three weeks after the operation, there will be a large amount of vaginal discharge, which may be pink, and sometimes there will be a small amount of vaginal bleeding. This is a normal phenomenon. If the amount of bleeding is less than the menstrual volume, you can rest in bed and use hemostatic drugs reasonably. Whenever, if the amount of vaginal bleeding is more than the menstrual volume, especially when accompanied by blood clots, you should go to the hospital where you had the operation to find your surgeon in time. Failure to seek medical treatment in time may result in heavy bleeding or even hemorrhagic shock, which may even be life-threatening in severe cases.

3. Keep the vulva clean

Since there is a lot of vaginal discharge after surgery, keeping the vulva clean cannot be neglected. However, vaginal douching and sitz bathing are not recommended in the first two or three weeks after surgery, as they can easily lead to wound infection and increase the risk of bleeding. During hospitalization, the perineum can be scrubbed appropriately, and outside the hospital, the vulva can be kept dry and the discharged fluid can be wiped with toilet paper appropriately. You can take a shower, but the time should not be too long, otherwise the risk of bleeding from the cervical wound will increase.

4. First menstrual period after surgery

Although the incidence is not high, cervical adhesions may occur after cervical conization. If vaginal bleeding during the expected menstrual period is not much or smooth, but there is obvious abdominal pain, it indicates that cervical adhesions may have occurred and you should see your doctor.

5. Eat a light diet

Eat more fruits, vegetables and light food.

6. Pay attention to health care during key periods

Because many women are very susceptible to this disease, they must pay attention to health care, especially during menstruation, pregnancy and the postpartum period.

7. Daily life

A normal work and rest schedule is also very important for the treatment of cervical erosion. Especially for many women who have undergone artificial abortion, medical abortion or spontaneous abortion, they should pay special attention to bed rest, avoid physical activities, stay up late, ensure good sleep and maintain a happy mood.

8. Others

If necessary, hemostatic drugs can be used for 2-3 days after the operation; rest for 2-3 weeks after the operation; abstain from sexual intercourse for 2 months; be sure to send cone biopsy tissue for pathological examination and take the pathological results for follow-up visit; if gauze is stuffed in the vagina after the operation, it should be removed promptly after 24 hours; have a follow-up check in the outpatient clinic after the menstruation is over one month later; and have regular follow-up checks as instructed by the doctor.