What Happens To Your Menstrual Cycle After A Hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy causes menstruation to stop and means a woman can no longer have children in the traditional way, according to Medicine Net. For many women, having a hysterectomy will relieve them from the symptoms that caused them to have the procedure in the first place. For example, having a hysterectomy involves the removal of the uterus, so you therefore won't receive bleeding as what is typically associated with periods. 

However, Risa Kagan, M.D. notes that having a hysterectomy does not necessarily prevent you from having "cycles," if your "ovaries are in place." Whilst all hysterectomies remove the uterus, some hysterectomies may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes, too, according to Women's Health. Other symptoms surrounding your menstrual cycles, such as PMS, bloating, and more, can still persist after a hysterectomy procedure. This is important to keep in mind when considering getting a hysterectomy.