Recovery after ovarian cyst removal

An ovarian cyst is a dangerous disease of the female reproductive system that can lead to loss of reproductive function. In the case when the cyst becomes very large and there is a risk of its rupture, doctors resort to surgical intervention. Since the risk of complications in this case is quite large, significant importance is given to recovery after removal of the ovarian cyst.

Benefits of laparoscopy

The operation is performed using a special tool - an endoscope, which is equipped with a built-in optical system. Before the operation, a woman should study all its advantages and disadvantages.

Benefits of laparoscopy:

• due to the fact that small punctures are made with the tool, the risk of injury is significantly reduced;
• the recovery process is quite fast;
• a woman stays on inpatient postoperative treatment for a minimum amount of time (1-3 days);
• During the operation, the woman loses very little blood.

Scars after laparoscopy are tightened within a couple of months.

There are situations when it is more expedient to prescribe a strip operation to remove an ovarian cyst. Of course, the recovery process after it will be much longer and more painful, but with such a procedure, the doctor will be able to carefully examine the organs.

Indications for surgery

In the case when drug therapy does not help and the cyst does not resolve, the doctor prescribes laparoscopy. Direct indications for such an operation are:

• large education size;
• exacerbated symptoms;
• cyst rupture;
• suspicion of a malignant tumor;
• the possibility of tearing too much education.

There are situations when the doctor may prescribe a course of preparatory drug therapy before the operation, but it also happens that laparoscopy may be required immediately.

The most frequent cases when an operation is definitely needed occur when a woman has epithelial cysts. They do not resolve with the help of drugs and have the ability to develop into malignant tumors.

There are some cysts, the treatment of which does not require surgical intervention. They are called functional and occur mainly in violation of the menstrual cycle. Most often they go away on their own or under the influence of hormonal drugs.

Postoperative period

Rehabilitation after laparoscopy of an ovarian cyst is of great importance for the restoration of a woman's reproductive abilities. The operation is performed under general anesthesia. After that, patients always experience pain. You can neutralize the pain with the help of analgesics. Acute cutting pain in the lower abdomen requires immediate medical attention. Such a symptom may indicate the development of serious complications.

Laparoscopic surgery is characterized by minimal intervention in the female body. Patients can remain active. You are allowed to get up 8 hours after the operation. For 5 hours after the intervention, you can drink non-carbonated water, eat broth.

After 5 days, pain and malaise disappear. During this period, a woman may feel an ache in her neck and joints. This is due to the fact that a gaseous substance is used for the operation.

The nature of the discharge after laparoscopy

Immediately after the operation, mucous spotting appears. They can last up to 4 weeks. This condition is considered normal. If the discharge becomes brown with a greenish tint and an unpleasant odor is noted, you should immediately consult a doctor. The doctor must take a smear and, based on its results, determine the tactics of further treatment.

After laparoscopy, body temperature may rise slightly. This is considered a normal sign of aseptic inflammation that occurs as a result of surgery. If the temperature does not subside within three days, this may indicate the development of a serious inflammatory process.

Period after ovarian cyst removal

Usually, there are no failures of the menstrual cycle, and menstruation occurs on the scheduled days. Sometimes the cycle can fail for several days, which is also considered the norm.

Violations can be related to several factors. An important role is played by the qualifications of the operating doctor, the age of the woman, the characteristics of immunity, and the influence of external factors. Therefore, during the recovery period after removal of an ovarian cyst, it is very important to pay attention to the slightest changes in the body, as well as to the symptoms and nature of the discharge, which may indicate the development of an inflammatory process.

For patients who have not had menstruation for up to six months, special treatment is prescribed. Basically, it is hormone therapy. After surgery, ovulation usually resumes within a month. Within six months, a woman can become pregnant. If ovulation does not resume for several months, you need to see a doctor. He will prescribe stimulant medication.

Treatment after laparoscopic surgery

Treatment after removal of an ovarian cyst is based on minimizing the risks of developing unwanted inflammatory processes. To prevent them, broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. Even with minor tissue damage, there is a risk of developing an infectious process. In addition to antibiotic therapy, multivitamin complexes are prescribed to maintain the body's immune defenses. Hormone therapy and physiotherapy are prescribed only according to individual indications.

Rehabilitation after removal of an ovarian cyst involves the complete physical rest of the woman. This, in turn, threatens the risk of developing thrombosis. To prevent it, drugs are prescribed based on chemicals that inhibit the activity of blood clotting and prevent the formation of blood clots. A woman is advised to wear compression stockings, which must be worn both before and after surgery.

Diet in the rehabilitation period

After surgery, the diet of a woman will have to change. On the first day, it is only allowed to drink non-carbonated mineral water, sometimes chicken broth. 2 The next day, the use of dietary products begins. Liquid soups, cereals, boiled vegetables, steam cutlets, jelly are added to the diet. Such a diet in the postoperative period of laparoscopy of an ovarian cyst is aimed at ensuring the normal functioning of the digestive tract, which have weakened after surgery and drug therapy.

In the first weeks after the intervention, the diet consists of the following products:

• flax seeds;
• baked apples;
• cereals;
• hard cheese;
• sauerkraut;
• black bread;
• steam omelets;
• boiled meat and fish;
• freshly squeezed fruit juices;
• herbal teas;
• tomatoes;
• crackers;
• low-fat kefir.

The following products are prohibited:

• sugar;
• coffee;
• Black tea;
• mayonnaise;
• alcoholic drinks;
• fresh bread;
• smoked, salted and fried foods;
• peas, beans;
• pasta;
• fresh vegetables;
• spices;
• fresh fruits, grapes;
• pastries and sweets;
• nuts;
• milk.

These foods can cause various stomach upsets such as diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. All this will contribute to increased pain in the area of ​​suturing.

General rules to follow after surgery:

• you need to eat small portions 5 times a day;
• drink at least one and a half liters of water;
• liquids should not be taken with solid food;
• have dinner no later than 2 hours before bedtime;
• stop eating foods that can cause unpleasant symptoms.

If there are no obvious symptoms of a digestive tract disorder, dietary restrictions can be lifted as early as a couple of weeks after the intervention. The issue of dietary compliance is decided by the attending physician individually for each patient. In case of any violations, the diet is extended up to several months. For preventive purposes, drugs are prescribed that help maintain the normal function of the digestive organs, eliminate nausea, heartburn and bloating.

If the patient has postoperative pain, the diet should be further adjusted. In such cases, doctors recommend increasing fluid intake and adding such drinks to the diet:

• herbal chamomile tea;
• still mineral water;
• dill decoction;
• kefir.

Some drinks recommend adding cardamom, cinnamon and ginger.

All this will help speed up the digestive processes and normalize the functioning of the digestive tract. In case of constipation at night, you can drink a glass of kefir a couple of hours before bedtime. Herbal tea is best taken before meals or separated into a separate meal.

When stitches are removed

If after laparoscopy the postoperative period of removal of the ovarian cyst passes without complications, then the sutures are removed one and a half weeks after surgery. During this time, the tissues are completely restored and do not require any additional care. However, before removing the sutures, they are treated daily with antiseptic treatment. Sterile dressings are changed, and the wounds themselves are cleaned with antiseptic agents.

After all the stitches are removed, the healing process is quite fast. With laparoscopy, only small tissue punctures are made, therefore the damage zone is not extensive. After the intervention, the patient is provided with drainage, which contributes to the rapid healing of wounds and reduces the risk of suppuration.

How long do you need to stay in the hospital

After removal of the ovarian cyst, there is no need to stay in stationary conditions for a long time. Usually the extract occurs for 3-5 days. It all depends on how the patient feels. A long stay in the hospital is provided only in case of development of undesirable postoperative complications.

Complications after surgery

If laparoscopy was performed by a professional, and everything was done correctly, the risk of complications after the operation is reduced to zero. However, this possibility cannot be completely ruled out. Among the most common possible postoperative complications of laparoscopy are: bleeding, thrombophlebitis, damage to neighboring organs, infection of the peritoneum, re-formation of a cyst, infertility is less common.

It should be understood that each case is individual, but most often the development of complications after laparoscopy depends on certain factors:

• period of pregnancy;
• abortion;
• hormonal disbalance;
• excess weight;
• bad habits;
• hypothermia;
• non-compliance with the recommendations of the attending doctor in the postoperative period.

Quite often, after an operation to remove an ovarian cyst, it occurs again. The reason for this is a hormonal failure in the body of a woman. After the operation, the doctor prescribes hormonal therapy to raise the level of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood. To prevent the recurrence of a cyst, you must strictly follow all the recommendations of a specialist, eat right and avoid stress.

Ovarian adhesions

Ovarian adhesions are a fairly common pathology. They can appear as a result of a protracted inflammatory process, after surgery, endometriosis. Adhesions are tissues that have grown together in inflamed areas. If such a postoperative complication is not removed in time, it can become chronic. In this case, the adhesive process can affect not only the ovaries, but also closely located organs of the female reproductive system.

Drawing pains in the lower abdomen, which many women suffer from, are associated with anatomical disorders that cannot be treated with painkillers. Among the consequences of such a complication of laparoscopy, one can also distinguish: bending of the fallopian tubes, reproductive dysfunction, ectopic pregnancy, or complete female infertility.

Postoperative period at home

In the postoperative period, it is important for a woman to ensure a comfortable stay at home. The following recommendations should be followed:

• avoid physical exertion during the healing of sutures;
• avoid sudden movements and heavy lifting;
• do not wear tight clothing that may compress the postoperative area;
• limit sexual contact for a month;
• you can not resort to alternative methods of treatment, use ointments for the rapid resorption of the scar;
• seams can not be scratched;
• it is forbidden to stay on the beaches, in saunas and baths;
• it is forbidden to take hot baths;
• strict adherence to the prescribed diet is required.

If you follow all these rules, the restoration of the house will be quick and without complications.

Important recommendations

The most important condition after laparoscopy is the observance of sexual and physical rest. Sexual contacts can provoke an increase in pain and slow down the healing process of the appendage. Unprotected sex often leads to infection, which can cause suppuration of the internal sutures. In this case, there are severe pains in the lower abdomen, the temperature rises, pathological discharge from the vagina appears. This condition requires immediate medical attention.

For preventive purposes, a bandage is prescribed. However, in case of an increased risk of complications, wearing it is contraindicated. If the formation is large, a special supporting corset is prescribed.

It is very important to take all medicines according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor:

• antibiotics will help prevent the development of infection and suppuration of the sutures;
• painkillers relieve pain;
• anticoagulation therapy prevents the formation of blood clots;
• hormones are needed in order to reduce the risk of hormonal failure or correct the menstrual cycle;
• immunomodulators support immunity;
• Vitamin complexes are used to maintain the internal forces of the body.

Antibiotics and analgesics are prescribed only for a few days after surgery. All other medications require long-term use.

Symptoms that should see a doctor

Complications in the postoperative period of laparoscopy of ovarian cysts are always characterized by pronounced symptoms. Among them:

1. Severe pain after surgery that does not go away within a week.
2. Redness of the skin around the stitches.
3. Pathological discharge from the vagina with an unpleasant odor.
4. Bleeding from the uterus.
5. High temperature for several days.
6. Severe weakness, nausea, vomiting, indigestion.
7. Violation of the menstrual cycle or the complete absence of menstruation for several months.

All these symptoms indicate certain problems in the recovery of the body after laparoscopy. When they appear, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Planning for pregnancy after surgery

Conception is planned only after the function of the woman's reproductive system is fully restored. If there are any pathologies or malfunctions in the functioning of the genital organs, pregnancy is postponed until they are completely eliminated.

Doctors allow conception in such cases:

• established menstrual cycle;
• no discomfort in the lower abdomen;
• absence of sexually transmitted infections;
• complete healing of all internal and external sutures;
• normal hormonal background.

Usually, pregnancy begins to be planned 4 months after the removal of the ovarian cyst. The female body during this time is fully restored and ready for conception. If a woman complied with all the rules of the postoperative regime, her chances of getting pregnant and bearing a healthy baby are significantly increased.

Thus, recovery after laparoscopy of an ovarian cyst is faster if the patients follow all the recommendations given by the attending physician. Of great importance is the emotional state of the woman and the home conditions in which she has to recover. The higher the functional abilities of the body, the faster the healing of sutures occurs, and the possibility of complications is significantly reduced.