Advantages and disadvantages of removing uterus

A hysterectomy is a major surgery that permanently changes your life.

After a hysterectomy, you’ll no longer have menstrual periods or be able to become pregnant.

You’ll also likely feel relief from any symptoms that prompted your surgery in the first place.

Importantly, you may also feel emotional side effects following your hysterectomy.

While many people feel relief from having a hysterectomy, the dramatic and permanent changes — like losing the ability to become pregnant or no longer having a menstrual period — and can bring complicated and confusing emotions.

This is normal, and support groups like Hystersisters may help you navigate these emotions.

Uterus removal side effects

If you have a hysterectomy before menopause and have your ovaries removed, you’ll begin menopause. If you keep your ovaries, you may experience menopause at a younger age than average.

Short-term side effects can happen during or in the days and weeks following a hysterectomy.

These are usually temporary and may include:

While these side effects may only be tempora

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