Why would someone need a radical hysterectomy?
Radical hysterectomy is mainly done for the treatment of advanced cancer of the uterus and/or the cervix when other treatment options, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, have not succeeded. Other types of hysterectomies include: Total hysterectomy: This involves the surgical removal of the uterus and the cervix.
What does a radical hysterectomy remove?
Surgery to remove the uterus, cervix, and part of the vagina. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, and nearby lymph nodes may also be removed.
What happens after a radical hysterectomy?
Radical hysterectomy. You might have some light bleeding and discharge after your surgery, and you’ll no longer get regular menstrual periods. Pain, burning, and itching around the incision site are also normal.
How much does it hurt after a radical hysterectomy?
You may feel discomfort at the incision site for about four weeks, and any redness, bruising or swelling will disappear in four to six weeks. Feeling burning or itching around the incision is normal. You may also experience a numb feeling around the incision and down your leg.
What is the recovery time for a radical hysterectomy?
Most women go home 2-3 days after this surgery, but complete recovery takes from six to eight weeks. During this time, you need to rest at home.
How do you relax during a colposcopy?
Making a conscious effort to relax during your colposcopy can make a big difference. When you feel pain, discomfort or your body tightening up, breathe in deeply. Slowly, if possible. Hold your breath for a second, then slowly exhale.
What happens if you have precancerous cells in cervix?
Precancerous conditions of the cervix are changes to cervical cells that make them more likely to develop into cancer. These conditions are not yet cancer. But if they aren’t treated, there is a chance that these abnormal changes may become cervical cancer.
Does a colposcopy mean I have HPV?
If your pap test showed some abnormal cells and you tested positive for HPV, a colposcopy can help confirm and diagnose potential problems. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a virus that may raise your risk for certain types of cancer, including cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.