What is the most common problem following a myomectomy?
What is the most common problem following a myomectomy?
Excessive blood loss, myometrial hematoma, and morcellation accidents are the most frequent intraoperative complications during laparoscopic myomectomy.
What are the side effects of myomectomy?
Possible complications of myomectomy include:
- Haemorrhage.
- Injury to the uterus.
- Damage to the nearby organs of the urinary system.
- Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) within the uterus.
- Infection.
- Blood clots.
- Eventual re-growth of fibroids.
How long does it take for abdominal muscles to heal after myomectomy?
You may need about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. Don’t lift anything heavy while you are recovering. Give your incision and your belly muscles time to heal.
What happens to the uterus after myomectomy?
A myomectomy is a procedure that allows surgeons to remove fibroids (myomas) while keeping the uterus in place. After this procedure, women will typically have a normally functioning uterus and could become pregnant in the future.
How can I prevent fibroids from growing back after myomectomy?
Try these tips:
- Avoid added salt.
- Limit high-sodium processed and packaged foods.
- Check your blood pressure daily with a home monitor.
- Exercise regularly.
- Lose weight, especially around the waist.
- Avoid or limit alcohol.
- Increase potassium by eating a majority of plants at each meal.
When can you start working out after a myomectomy?
You may begin normal physical activity within hours of surgery. Start with short walks and gradually increase the distance and length of time that you walk. To allow your body time to heal, you should not return to a more difficult exercise routine for 2-4 weeks after your surgery.
How much does my fibroid weigh?
Simply put, the more a fibroid grows, the heavier it will become. Consequently, weight gain and discomfort will follow as some fibroids weigh as much as 20-40 pounds.
