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“Gut & Mind: The Hidden Effects of Hysterectomy You Never Knew”

TW: surgery, digestion, mental health

➡️ Did you know your uterus and ovaries influence your gut microbiome—and that surgery can shift your mood and digestion?

Here’s a discovery few talk about in Indian healthcare: After hysterectomy (especially with ovary removal), the sudden hormonal drop doesn’t just spark hot flashes—it can alter your gut, leading to bloating, food intolerance, sleep issues, and even anxiety or brain fog.

🧩 What Happens Inside

Hormones + Gut: Estrogen and progesterone help regulate bowel movement, gut sensitivity, and healthy bacteria. When they vanish unexpectedly, your gut can go haywire.

Brain Fog & Irritability: A disrupted gut can increase inflammation—affecting mood, sleep, and mental clarity. Post-surgery blues may not just be emotional—they can be biological.

Food Troubles: Many women report sudden food cravings, bloating after certain meals, or lactose sensitivity post-surgery. It's not just “stress”—it's a gut reaction.

🌿 What You Can Do

Probiotic support: Try yoghurt, buttermilk, or fermented foods. Add a high-quality probiotic supplement if needed.

Anti-inflammatory diet: Include turmeric, ginger, leafy greens, and fish or flaxseed. Avoid processed or spicy foods that trigger gut discomfort.

Gentle movement: Walking, yoga, or stretching can help ease digestion and calm the mind.

Mind-gut connection: Mindfulness, meditation, or journaling can support both emotional and digestive health.

Be loud, not ashamed: Tell your doctor about your gut symptoms—for too long, they’ve been dismissed as “normal.”

📣 Join the Conversation

Share this with someone who might be experiencing subtle post-surgery changes—or tag a doc who should read this.

Because healthcare needs curiosity-and patients who ask, 🗣️ “What else is shifting inside me?”

[samrkellly]

Just over 3 months hysterectomy and oorphectomy and feeling better than I have in years. I'm almost getting superstitious about being too positive in case I curse myself! Those of you who've been through a tough time will know what I mean. Running is coming along nicely, I've had 3 decent runs this week (actually 4 in the past 7 days because of when my runs fell) I'm gradually speeding up a little but without trying to push as I'm still recovering from the op, I'm also increasing distance and loving doing so. I'm finding CrossFit trickier to get any post op progress with as my hormones don't seem to be quite right yet so any lifting stuff is even harder than it use to be! I'm sure I'll get there though. So far the op seems to have been a very positive thing though. #hysterectomy #posthysterectomy #runnersofinstagram #running #ukrunchat #ukrunners #oophorectomy https://www.instagram.com/p/B7GR2S8AF-2/?igshid=1u6f7m492jhcr

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I really want a baby! *pauses* Can the doctor put your baby maker back in?

by ~My joy, my life, my Sophie <3

...spoken after I told her that "I really want a kitty" and before I could ask her to beg daddy to let me have one. :D