4 Possible Risks of Hysterectomy
Physical Risks
After a hysterectomy, you might feel pain around the affected area. Therefore, you might need a few days in the hospital for a full recovery. After a few days, there might be blood in your vaginal discharges. However, this is totally normal. Wearing a pad can be a helpful way to deal with this side effect. In the following weeks, you might notice some other symptoms, such as a numb feeling, itching, burning, bruising, redness, swelling, or pain at the incised area. A total hysterectomy which removes the ovaries will lead to menopause. This would result in insomnia, night sweats, vaginal dryness, or hot flashes. [12]
