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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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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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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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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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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Many women experience pelvic floor problems following a hysterectomy. Lauren Ellis, a physiotherapist specializing in pelvic floor issues, joins me to discuss all things related to pelvic floors. She also talks frankly about the dreaded poop situation and gives tips on how to resolve it.

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I continue my talk with Dr Kate Chambers about the recovery period – what to expect, what is normal and when to seek medical help. We discuss constipation, bleeding, wound pain, bladder issues, swollen belly etc.

Dr Chambers also discussed serious side effects, such as infections, cuff tears and prolapses.

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Kate Chambers, about the day of the operation, pain relief, the dreaded gas pain, when to get out of bed and how long to stay in the hospital.

We also discuss how long we should wait to do things like shopping, bathing, physical exercise and lifting things.

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In this episode, Dr Caroline Gardiner, an anaesthetist, explains what happens on the day, the different forms of anaesthetic available during the procedure as well as pain relief following the operation. She also addresses issues such as gas pain, the catheter that many women fear and the importance of staying on top of the pain.

The weeks before the operation can be a worrying time.

In this episode, I talk to a psychologist, physiotherapist and a nurse about the preparations before the operation – what to pack and how to get yourself physically and mentally prepared. We also talk about how to prepare your family and partner.