General Surgery

Ovaries will continue working even after you undergo a hysterectomy.

But to understand how they will function, read ahead!

• If you are left with either one or both of your ovaries intact, then chances are that you will experience menopause within 5 years after the operation.
• Ovaries continue to make significant levels of testosterone & androstenedione, at least until you turn 80.
• Ovaries also produce small amounts of estrogen for approximately 20 years after menopause.
• Muscle and fat cells convert testosterone and androstenedione into additional estrogen.
• Lack of sufficient estrogen production:
  • Leads to premature ovarian failure.
  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) usually reduces menopausal symptoms post-hysterectomy.

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• The ovaries may be "shocked" by the procedure and cease functioning earlier than anticipated, even if one or both ovaries are preserved post hysterectomy. This could indicate earlier menopause than typical, which could happen immediately after surgery or years later.
• This phenomenon is also known as "surgical menopause", and should occur within 5 years of operation.
• Your ovaries will continue producing hormones, but at reduced levels, even after hysterectomy. Click here to know how ovaries function after hysterectomy.
• Such people may experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) because hormones produced by the ovaries will cause their body to continue to "cycle" monthly. Additionally, menopause will bring its own set of symptoms.

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• Sometimes, the ovaries stop working long before the actual age of menopause is attained (the average age is 51).
• If you are below 40 and your ovaries no longer produce eggs, and if your periods have stopped, then it may be due to primary ovarian insufficiency.
• Women with this condition may still have periods and may even get pregnant.
• The most common signs are missed or infrequent periods.
• Periods may start and stop again for many years.
• Other symptoms can seem like those of menopause and may include:
  • Hot flashes,
  • Night sweats,
  • Anxiety, or mood swings,
  • Concentration issues,
  • Reduced sex drive,
  • Issues with sleeping,
  • Vaginal dryness.

Hope this answers your query!

Since hysterectomy leaves your abdomen hanging, thus you can consider getting a tummy tuck as well!

For more information, you can call our helpdesk, or connect with surgeons listed in India and Turkey specific pages.

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You must visit your doctor who performed the surgery since you are experiencing delayed healing or persistent wound leakage after surgery. They will be able to assess the wound and provide appropriate advice or treatment.