The Cascade Into Chronic Disease After Hysterectomy Is Real… What Can You Do About It?
Plug "hysterectomy + chronic disease" into Google, and you’ll get a scary list… I’m sorry, but WTF? Does having the uterus removed really impact all of this?
The short answer is yes. Research shows a mild to moderately increased risk for all of these health issues after a hysterectomy. Part of that is because hormonal changes can happen more abruptly after a hysterectomy, even when the ovaries are removed.
You Probably Don't Need Kegels After Your Hysterectomy…
When you hear pelvic floor, do you immediately think "kegels"?
Yep. Most people do! So they just start doing them, assuming that hysterectomy = weak pelvic floor.
It actually doesn't always work that way, and kegels can sometimes worsen the bladder symptoms, pain, and tightness that can happen after a hysterectomy. Especially in the immediate healing period.
So what should you do instead of kegels? Here are 3 tips!
3 Ways To Manage Pain Post-Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is a very difficult procedure on the body even though it can be life saving!
Here are three simple ways to manage pain after a hysterectomy…
What You Need In A Post-Surgery Exercise Program
Did you know women who’ve had a hysterectomy are at increased risk for common chronic diseases like osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and sarcopenia?
It sounds scary, I know. But we have incredible power over these risks, and simple, sustainable exercise can completely cancel them out! Not to mention protect you from shorter-term risks like prolapse, pain, incontinence and hernias.
Read on to learn the top 3 things every woman should consider in her exercise program.