What To Expect:
Hysterectomy (the removal of the uterus) is a way of treating problems that affect the uterus.

The ovaries and fallopian tubes may be removed at the same time. This is called a salpingo-oophorectomy.

The uterus may be removed through a cut in the abdomen or through the vagina. The method used depends on the reason for the surgery and the findings of a pelvic exam.

Some conditions can be treated without this procedure. For others, it is the best choice. Discuss all your options with your doctor.

Pre-procedure:
Your blood and urine will be tested. You may be given one or more enemas. Your abdominal and pelvic areas may be shaved.
Antibiotics may be given to prevent infection. A needle may be placed in your arm or wrist. (It is attached to a tube that will supply your body with fluids, medication, or blood. This is called an IV line.) Monitors will be attached to your body before anesthesia (pain relief) is given. (You may be given a general anesthesia, which puts you to sleep, or a regional one, which blocks out feeling in the lower part of your body.)

Post-procedure:
The length of stay in the hospital after hysterectomy varies by the type done. You can expect to have some pain for the first few days. Normal activities, including sex, can be resumed in about 6 weeks in most cases. Meanwhile, don't put anything in the vagina.

After hysterectomy, a woman's periods will stop. She can no longer get pregnant. The ovaries still produce eggs. But, because the eggs are not fertilized, they dissolve in the abdomen. If the ovaries are left in place, though, they still produce hormones. A woman who still has her ovaries will not have the symptoms that often occur with menopause, such as hot flashes.

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