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• Pressure in the lower pelvis
  
• Pain or burning with urination
  
• Frequent or urgent need to urinate
  
• Need to urinate at night
  
• Cloudy urine or blood in urine
  
• Foul or strong urine odor
  
• Painful sexual intercourse
  
• Pain in the side, vomiting, or fever and chills (may be a sign of kidney involvement)

• Keep your genital area clean.
  
• Wipe from front to back.
  
• Drink plenty of fluids.
  
• Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
  
• Avoid beverages that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and caffeine.
  
• Drink cranberry juice, but NOT if you have a personal or family history of kidney stones.
  
• DO NOT douche or use feminine hygiene products.
  
• Wear cotton undergarments.

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Recommended for Hysterectomy Recovery

The HysterSisters Store has gathered products made specifically for your recovery from surgery. Here are the best sellers we can recommend to help you:

• The Great Binder Set - We have made it very easy for you and combined the two best binders and the Silky Sac into a great set to save you money! Our favorite is the Perfect Pocket binder with cold/hot packs!
• Deluxe Hyst Prep Set - As you plan, we've gathered the best products into one set for special pricing.
• Post-Op Panty - These great panties speed recovery, and reduces scarring. They contain a medical-grade silicone panel over incision to reduce scar's apperance while they provide support to weakened muscles and tissues from surgery. Excellent!
• Softest Bra Ever - When you want to wear something, but feel nothing. This is the softest bra ever, in microfiber with no hardware or tags to chafe or dig! The comfort-ribbed underband stays in place gently, so it is perfect for sleeping and lounging.
• HysterSisters Accessory Kit - Are you a HysterSisters fan? This set has a fun collection of HysterSisters items.
• Very Private Moisture - Once your doctor gives you the green light for intimacy, this is the stuff! This is a best selling product with a high rate of permanent, satisfied, repeat customers! Relieves vaginal dryness instantly, protects tissue & enhances intimacy. "Buy it for the problem, use it for the pleasure."