Is it possible to bleed after a subtotal hysterectomy?

Answer 1

no, if you are see a doctor immediately especially if there was a vaginal approach. good luck Joymaker RN

I have had a total hysterectomy and went to the bathroom when i wiped i had dark red, blood what could be the cause?

Answer 2

Difficult to answer without full details. It is possible to ooze and bleed from the wound edges, reactionary bleeding can occur due to rise in blood pressure during the early post operative period.

Bleeding at a later date may be due to infection and inflammation of the tissues and rarely coagulation defects. In any case you need to see the Surgeon for further assessment

Answer 3

Yes there may be some discharge after a hysterectomy which will become lighter in colour as your wounds heal. If you meant by the question will you menstruate then no as your uterus will have been removed.

Answer 4

Unless both ovaries are removed then yes you will still have similar symptoms monthly as the ovaries will still produce eggs. Total hysterectomy is only the removal of uterus and cervix and as there is no womb then menses is not possible

Answer 5

No, someone who has had a hysterectomy can no longer get menstrual symptoms. The uterus shedding its protective layers in case of a baby coming is what is responsible for menstruation, and since a hysterectomy involves the uterus being removed, menstrual symptoms will not occur any longer.