What precautions should be taken after uterine fibroid surgery?
Apr 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lianlian
Introduction
After uterine fibroid surgery, recurrence should be prevented by avoiding deficiencies in trace element intake and impaired utilization. Prolonged or excessive estrogenic stimulation must be avoided; hormonal medications should be used rationally, and nutritional tonics should be consumed sparingly. Increase intake of foods rich in protein, vitamins, and iron. After discharge, keep the abdominal incision dry; bathing may be resumed one week post-surgery, but tub bathing is strictly prohibited.
Key postoperative considerations following uterine fibroid surgery include the following:
1. Maintain a balanced diet
After uterine fibroid surgery, it is essential to prevent tumor recurrence caused by inadequate intake or impaired utilization of trace elements. Avoid prolonged or excessive estrogenic stimulation; use hormonal medications judiciously and limit consumption of highly nutritious or tonic supplements. Increase intake of foods rich in protein, vitamins, and iron—such as fish, grapes, cherries, and vegetables.
2. Maintain wound hygiene
After discharge, keep the abdominal incision dry. Showering may be resumed one week post-discharge, but soaking baths (e.g., tub baths) must be avoided. At discharge, sutures have just been removed, the wound has not fully healed, and scabs over the incision site have not yet sloughed off—thus, immersion bathing is contraindicated. Nevertheless, general skin hygiene should be maintained primarily through sponge bathing, and the perineal area should be cleaned nightly and after each bowel movement.
3. Schedule regular follow-up visits
A follow-up outpatient visit is required one month after surgery to assess recovery progress. For the first three months postoperatively, avoid soaking baths, sitz baths, and sexual intercourse.
