What is Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called...

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Bleeding Eight weeks post op
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This is my first post here. I have bl?d on and off for eight weeks. I was cauterized after six weeks to stop the bleeding and when I didn't stop the Dr. said to give it another week. Well it has been two weeks. Has anyone else experienced this? I get nervous because I am on coumadin from the PE I got after my surgery.
Posted on 12/24/08, 06:12 pm
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Reply #1 - 12/26/08  9:56am
" Did you keep your cervix or do you have a vaginal cuff?

I would contact your doc again... "
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Reply #2 - 12/26/08  10:09am
" I think I would go back to the doctor, and get a second opinion if you are stll worried. Good luck "
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Reply #3 - 12/26/08  8:39pm
" I have a vaginal cuff.
I will call after the holidays. The Dr. says that as long as it in not bright red. If it is pinkish or brownish in color that means it is old blood and not a fresh wound. That does comfort me a little. It is getting a little better since posting this. "

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