Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

A total abdominal hysterectomy removes the uterus and cervix through an abdominal cut. It is often chosen when symptoms become persistent or hard to manage.

Why This Surgery Is Sometimes Needed

Conditions like large fibroids, ongoing pain, heavy bleeding, or complex pelvic problems can interfere with sleep, work, and simple daily tasks.

When medication or smaller procedures no longer help, this surgery can bring long-term relief.

You may notice:

  • Bleeding that drains your energy
  • Pain that makes you pause during normal tasks
  • Pressure in the lower stomach
  • A general feeling that something is “not right”

If these issues have become part of your routine, you deserve answers and a treatment that actually helps.

£

pricing on enquiry

What to Expect Before Surgery

Our specialist will talk with you first. They examine your symptoms, review your medical history, and assess whether a hysterectomy is the right step.

You can explain what you feel, how long it has been happening, and what you hope to change.

Tests may include:

  • A pelvic exam
  • Ultrasound or MRI scans
  • Blood tests

This step is about safety and about giving you clear choices. You can bring questions. You can ask for slow explanations. Everything is open and honest.

What Happens During Surgery

You are asleep under anaesthesia. A small or medium-length cut is made in the lower abdomen. The uterus and cervix are removed with care.

If there is a need to remove tubes or ovaries, your doctor will discuss that well before the operation.

The surgery takes place in a calm, controlled setting. A full team watches your comfort and safety from start to finish.

How Recovery Usually Feels

Most women stay in the hospital for a few days. Walking starts early, but only a few steps at a time. The pace is slow, and that is normal.

Recovery at home may involve:

  • Light movement
  • Avoiding lifting or stretching
  • Eating small, gentle meals
  • Resting without guilt

Healing often takes several weeks. Some days feel steady. Some feel heavy. Both are part of the process.

Benefits Many Women Notice Later

After healing, many women feel a quiet shift. A total abdominal hysterectomy can:

  • Stop heavy or unpredictable bleeding
  • Reduce chronic pelvic pain
  • Remove fibroid-related pressure and discomfort
  • Improve mobility and energy
  • Resolve conditions that have disrupted daily life for years
  • Reduce the need for ongoing treatments

A hysterectomy is a major choice, but for many, it opens the door to a calmer, more stable life.

Why Women Trust Your Gynae Health

Women choose us because they feel heard here. You are never rushed.

You get explanations you can follow. Every step is shaped around your comfort and your pace. We stay with you from the first visit to the last check-in, not only during the surgery.

Thinking About Your Next Step

If your symptoms keep interrupting your life, you do not need to wait in silence. A simple discussion can help you decide what to do next.

Book a visit with Your Gynae Health and talk through your options with someone who listens.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need someone to stay with me after surgery?
Yes. Support at home makes recovery easier during the first few days.
No. Your periods stop after the uterus is removed.
Most women feel discomfort, but pain relief is given and adjusted when needed.

Ready When You Are

A fertility consultation provides you with clearer insights into what’s going on in your body. You will receive direct answers, thorough testing, and guidance that helps make the next step easier.

Other Related Treatments

Endometriosis Consultation

Expert assessment for pelvic pain, heavy periods, and fertility concerns. Rapid diagnostics, personalised treatment plans, and compassionate care from specialist women’s health gynaecologists.

View Details
Menopause & Perimenopause Consultations

We offer menopause and perimenopause consultations in the West Midlands to help women understand and manage hormonal changes. Consultations include reviewing symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and sometimes blood tests, providing practical advice, reassurance, and personalised support to improve overall well-being.

View Details
Chronic Pelvic Pain Consultation

Specialist assessment for ongoing pelvic pain, tailored diagnostics, and personalised multidisciplinary treatment plans. Expert care from Birmingham’s pelvic pain specialists to restore comfort and daily function.

View Details
Coil Removals

Personalised care for periods, PMS, perimenopause, and menopause — restoring balance and improving daily wellbeing.

View Details

Ready to get answers about pelvic pain?

Book an Endometriosis Consultation in Birmingham for specialist assessment, fast diagnostics and a personalised treatment plan.

Explore Our Treatments