Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

If you're curious about what a total *** hysterectomy is, it's a type of surgery where a woman's cervix and uterus are removed from the pelvis through the ***.

Another type of hysterectomy aside from the total *** hysterectomy is the abdominal hysterectomy. In the latter, an incision on the abdomen is made through which the uterus is removed.

Total Vaginal Hysterectomy Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy

A total *** hysterectomy is when the uterus is small enough to be removed through the *** and if the patient's condition is not cancer-related. On the other hand, an abdominal hysterectomy is performed when the patient's condition is cancer or when the uterus is large in size.

A hysterectomy results in a woman becoming barren. In addition, she also experiences changes in her hormonal levels if her ovaries are removed.

The more common hysterectomy procedure is the abdominal hysterectomy but according to studies, a total *** hysterectomy is superior to the former and should be the type of hysterectomy performed whenever possible.

The following are some reasons that a total *** hysterectomy is better than an abdominal hysterectomy:

* Fewer days in the hospital

* Reduced risk of complications

* Less incidents of infection and high fever

* Quicker recovery

* No abdominal incision that results in scars

* Decreased pain during recovery

Conditions Treated by a Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

The following conditions may be treated with alternative forms of treatment. However, a total *** hysterectomy is performed as a last resort and is often the most effective:

Fibroids. Fibroids are tissue outgrowths in the uterus that are non-cancerous. They can result in the irregular and excessive bleeding of the uterus.

Abnormal uterine bleeding. Low blood counts (anemia) and fatigue can result
from this condition where there is excessive and prolonged bleeding in the ***.

Cervical abnormalities. Total *** hysterectomy is performed as a last resort in the treatment of precancerous cells of the cervix (dysplasia).

Pelvic organ prolapse. This condition is when the pelvic ligaments stretch and weaken, causing the uterus to fall into the ***.

Chronic pelvic pain. The scarring between the organs in the pelvis is the main cause of this condition, but other possible causes are the gastrointestinal and urinary systems.

Endometrial hyperplasia. If not treated, the excessive growth of the uterus' lining can lead to cancer.

Preparing for a Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

The following are some of the standard tests that a woman must undergo before a total *** hysterectomy:

* Physical exam

* Electrocardiogram or ECG

* Blood test

* Chest X-Ray

* Pelvic Ultrasound

* Endometrial biopsy if specified by the doctor

The removal of the ovaries and the need for estrogen replacement therapy are two of the other concerns that a woman must decide on prior to the total *** hysterectomy.

The following are some of the reasons that a woman may want to have her ovaries removed: ovarian cysts or masses, pelvic pain, or being 45 years or more in age. If the menstrual cycle or a severe case of pre-menstrual syndrome causes migraine or epilepsy then the removal of the ovaries can relieve the pelvic pain and discomfort caused by these.

However. there's benefit to keeping the ovaries. These are natural sources of hormones such as progesterone, ***, and estrogen, which can prevent bone density loss and hot flashes. It can also help maintain pleasure in a woman's *** experience.

Estrogen replacement therapy may be required of women with their ovaries removed in order to maintain the proper levels of hormone.