Vaginal Bleeding after Hysterectomy
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Vaginal Bleeding after Hysterectomy Home Care
Home care for
vaginal bleeding
after
hysterectomy
includes:
Avoid
aspirin
.
Avoid medications that promote bleeding
Avoid anti-inflammatory medications:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Change sanitary pads often.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Follow your doctor's instructions.
Take pain medication as directed by your doctor.
Report
excessive bleeding
to your doctor.
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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008
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;
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Vaginal Bleeding after Hysterectomy References:
Epstein E, Valentin L. Managing women with post-menopausal bleeding. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2004 Feb;18(1):125-43.
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