Why do my hips hurt after a hysterectomy?

Oftentimes patients are placed in the dorsal lithotomy position for this surgery and this could potentially put stress on the hip joints. In addition, patients requiring a hysterectomy may have underlying pelvic floor muscle spasms which can cause pain in the hips and potentially concomitant pelvic girdle weakness which may cause compensatory overuse of muscles surrounding the hip joints.

Why do I feel bloated and have belly button pain after a hysterectomy?

The bloated sensation can come within the first-month post-op and may be due to the insufflation of the abdomen (air placed in the abdomen to help the surgeon see) required for the surgery. Belly button pain may be referred to as pain from pelvic floor spasms or the organs of the pelvis, it may also occur if the surgeon places a port through the belly button to access your abdomen. Belly button pain can be normal post-operative healing and is normal up to three months post-op.

What can pain after a hysterectomy mean?

A hysterectomy may lead to secondary pelvic floor muscle spasms/hypertonia and the scar tissue secondary to the surgery may lead to restricted fascia and ultimately decreased mobility of the fascia as well as decreased blood to the local nerves and muscles.

How long does pain after a hysterectomy last?

A general rule of thumb is three months. If you are experiencing pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction three months after your surgery, we recommend meeting with one of our pelvic pain specialists.

Will a hysterectomy cure my endometriosis?

Put simply, no. Endometriosis is not cured by endometriosis as endometriosis is a condition in which cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow elsewhere. Removal of the uterus does not cure it. Adenomyosis occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrial tissue) grows into the muscular wall of the uterus and can be cured with a hysterectomy. We advise patients with endometriosis (or suspected) to speak to one of our pelvic pain specialists about the PRM Protocol.

Understanding Pelvic Pain After A Hysterectomy & Treatment

Understanding Hysterectomy Pain

Why Am I Having Pain After a Hysterectomy?

Pain following a hysterectomy can vary based on each person and situation, but we give a general timeframe of three months. If you have pelvic pain three months after your hysterectomy please discuss it with a healthcare provider as often treating the pelvic nerves and muscles will help resolve the pain.

We Provide Treatment For Pelvic Pain After Hysterectomy

Our pelvic pain specialists are experts in recognizing the symptoms of and diagnosing pelvic pain conditions. With The PRM Protocol, we go further than addressing the symptoms on the surface – we treat the underlying causes of pelvic pain.

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Understanding Hysterectomy Pain

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