It is estimated that 1 out of every 5 women worldwide would have had a hysterectomy by the age of 55.
Yet, there is far too often a cloak of silence around th...
Women often feel abandoned by their partners in the weeks after surgery. Partners, on the other hand, often feel bewildered and confused.
In this episode, two men discuss what happens when your partner suddenly gets sick and require surgery. How to step up to the plate while still looking after themselves.
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Episode 11: “Let’s talk sex baby” (part two – getting my groove back)
Dr Eve – a sex therapist – discusses how to get our grooves back after a hysterectomy. She discussed the importance of taking time, being open with our partners and first taking ourselves for a “spin”.
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Episode 10 “Let’s talk sex baby” (part one – the physical recovery)
When can I have sex again? Can my cuff tear? Will it feel any different? These are just some of the questions women have about sex post-surgery.
Dr Kate Chambers, a specialized gynaecologist, answers these and many other sex-related questions in this episode.
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Episode 9: Hormone havoc
After a hysterectomy (especially if the ovaries are removed), women’s hormones can cause havoc in their lives. Yet, there is hope. Dr Erika Drewes, a functional doctor focusing on hormones, discusses why our hormones go out of whack and what can be done about it.
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Episode 8: How to heal emotionally
The emotional recovery after a hysterectomy is often ignored. Yet, for many women, emotional healing is as difficult as physical healing. In this gentle, supportive episode, psychologist Abraham le Roux emphasizes the need to give yourself time and heal on all levels. He also gives tips on how to take care of yourself after the surgery.
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It is estimated that 1 out of every 5 women worldwide would have had a hysterectomy by the age of 55.
Yet, there is far too often a cloak of silence around the procedure.
In the year following my surgery, I decided to write a book about my journey under the title: “Never waste a good hysterectomy”. I joined a few support groups online, and it quickly became apparent that women were desperate for information about what was done to them and how to deal with the recovery process.
So, the idea of this podcast was born. Never waste a hysterectomy: the podcast is aimed at women who have either had a hysterectomy or are thinking of one. It is meant to break the cycle of silence and shame women often experience around hysterectomies. It aims to inform and possibly also entertain.
So please join me as I discuss with specialists and experts the confusing medical terminology, the physical and emotional recovery process and when to seek help. We also ask where our pelvic floor went and how to get our sexual groove back. There is even an episode for the partners of the women and how to be supportive.
Above all, this podcast is there for you to know that you are not alone. It is a way of holding your hand through your journey so that you can remain strong and brave. Because all women deserve at least that.
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