Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is a major operation, requiring hospitalization. The surgery involves removing the entire uterus either vaginally or laproscopically through an incision in the abdomen. Recovery can take up to 6 weeks or longer. Normal activity is generally resumed in 4-8 weeks and sexual activity is generally resumed in 6-8 weeks.

NovaSure offers a quick, simple, one-time procedure with a faster recovery time than hysterectomy.

 

Hear what physicians say about how NovaSure allows their patients to get the same effect as hysterectomy without surgery. Hear what physicians say about how NovaSure allows their patients to get the same effect as hysterectomy without surgery.

After having a hysterectomy, a woman can no longer become pregnant and will stop having her period. The risks of having a hysterectomy are similar to those with major abdominal operations and include blood clots, severe infection, hemorrhages (which may require a blood transfusion), bowel obstruction, and injury to the urinary tract or other internal organs. Possible complications following surgery may include fever, urinary tract infection, constipation, and pain or discomfort during sex.

If your ovaries are removed (a separate surgical procedure, sometimes done at the same time as the hysterectomy), menopausal symptoms will result. These include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, dizziness, and night sweats.

The advantages are no general anesthesia and a much less complicated procedure.

Listen as a physician weighs in on the pros and cons of hysterectomy vs the NovaSure Procedure.