1/10 women undergo the uterus removal operation

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If this was not alarming enough, The proportion was highest in Punjab and Andhra Pradesh where at least one in five women above 45 had the surgery. In Andhra Pradesh (23.1 per cent) and Punjab (21.2 per cent) at least one in every five elderly women had undergone the surgery.

It is found that around 11% above 45 age has gone through this surgery which is also known as hysterectomy.

What is a hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus. There a several types of hysterectomy, depending on what’s removed:

A partial hysterectomy removes the uterus but leaves the cervix intact.
A standard hysterectomy removes both uterus and cervix.
A total hysterectomy removes the uterus, cervix, and one or both ovaries and fallopian tubes.

What are the short-term side-effects?

Having a hysterectomy can cause several short-term physical side effects. Some may also experience emotional side effects during the recovery process.

The uterus is a crucial organ for pregnancy. Removing it means that you won’t be able to get pregnant, which can be a hard adjustment for some. You’ll also stop menstruating after having a hysterectomy. For some, this is a huge relief. But even if you’re feeling relieved, you can still experience a sense of loss

The lowest proportion of women got hysterectomy in the north-eastern states of India. In Assam, 3.3 per cent, in Arunachal Pradesh 3.1 per cent, in Nagaland 1.7 per cent and in Meghalaya just 0.92 per cent underwent the operation.

What appears truly shocking is that, a higher proportion of women (15 per cent) went for the operation in urban India, where the level of education is higher among women, compared to rural India (10 per cent), the report said. The major reason for the surgery among urban women was uterine fibroids while that among rural women was menstrual disorder.

Let us look at the reasons why this surgery is performed?

Cancer that contributes to 1.8 per cent
Uterine prolapse (sliding of the uterus from its normal position into the vaginal canal) contributes to 14 per cent
Excessive menstrual bleeding or pain which contributes to about 29 per cent of all hysterectomies in elderly women
Uterine disorders (rupture) or injury that contribute to 7 per cent

Are there any health risks?

Hysterectomy is a major surgery. Like all surgeries, it comes with a number of immediate risks. These risks include:

Major blood loss
Damage to surrounding tissues, including the bladder, urethra, blood vessels, and nerves
Blood clots
Infection
Anesthesia side effects
Bowel blockage

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PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is the condition where male hormones start overflowing in a woman’s body and this imbalance creates a cyst in ovaries that further leads to irregular or missed periods. However, in most cases, this chronic medical condition can be controlled through various treatments available yet 80% of the women suffering from PCOS encounter fertility issues. Additionally, signs of PCOS are not easily dateable and mimics other diseases and sometimes this health condition shows no symptoms at all.

Connection of infertility with PCOS

Irregular periods are the hallmark sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some women with the condition may experience bleeding for several weeks and others may not have their periods for months extending up to a year. Hormonal imbalance leads to irregular or absent menstrual cycles in women suffering from PCOS. In PCOS luteinizing hormones are released at a rapid pulse that signals the ovaries to pump higher level testosterone (male hormones). This altogether impacts the ovulation and may invite fertility issues. If you are being diagnosed

with PCOS and have been trying to conceive for almost a year then you must visit a doctor as soon as possible. After evaluating the risks, doctors recommend different treatments to different women. However, it’s quite difficult for women with PCOS to get pregnant. However, with medical advancements, women suffering from PCOS also conceive.

What can aid women in getting pregnant with PCOS?

PCOS is not as fatal as you may think it is for pregnancy. Simple steps like modifying your lifestyle, taking vitamin A, doing exercise, and eating healthy can simply boost your chances of getting pregnant even with PCOS. Additionally, there are many medical treatments available along with medications. Some of the commonly prescribed medicines and treatments in PCOS are metformin (given to control insulin in women suffering from PCOS and helps in regulating the menstruation cycle), Clomid and Femara (to aid women is regulating ovulation process despite of a healthy lifestyle), gonadotropins (given to the women in aiding with conceiving process). Sometimes, ovarian drilling may be done in cases when the layer of testosterone gets way too thick.

In conclusion, women suffering from PCOS can definitely enjoy the bliss of becoming a mom provided they follow the right diet, workout regime and regular consultation with the medical health experts. This, however, cannot guarantee a 100% result but certainly turn the odds in your favour.