Hysterectomy Complications
Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Hysterectomy complications.
Alternate Names for Hysterectomy:
Surgical removal, uterus
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Hysterectomy Risk Factors
Alternate Names for Hysterectomy:
Surgical removal, uterus
Possible Complications
If you are planning to have hysterectomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Reactions to anesthesia
- Pain
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Fatigue
- Injured pelvic organs (bowel and/or bladder)
- Urinary incontinence (problems controlling your urine)
- Loss of ovarian function and early menopause
- Sexual dysfunction
Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Diabetes
- Previous pelvic surgery or serious infection
- Use of prescription and nonprescription drugs during the past month
Be sure to discuss the risks with your doctor before surgery.
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