period after a hysterctomy?

i have my appt set for feb 7th and they are going to take out my uterus and right overy. Will I still have a period? I forgot to ask my doc about this and thought maybe someone here would know. thank you

will you have full blown periods -not at all
if you keep your cervix -- you can still have mini periods -- depending on if the DR cauterizes the cervix or not --

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if you keep an ovary and your cervix you could possibly have a mini period but they arent real common. usually its just spotting and not a big deal. ask your dr if he cauterizes the cervix during surgery. good luck

A period occurs when the lining of the uterus sheds each month in response to the hormones your ovaries produce. If the entire uterus is removed -- a hysterctomy -- then there is nothing to shed whether or not you keep your ovaries. If you retain your cervix -- the bottom portion of the uterus -- then you can have a mini period if you also keep one or both of your ovaries.

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Many best wishes to you for a successful surgery and smooth recovery! S