Episode 12: For the partners
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 part...
28 Feb 202329min
Episode 11: “Let’s talk sex baby” (part two – getting my groove back)
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”...
28 Feb 202333min
Episode 10 “Let’s talk sex baby” (part one – the physical recovery)
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, answer...
28 Feb 202312min
Episode 9: Hormone havoc
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 ...
28 Feb 202329min
Episode 8: How to heal emotionally
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 Ro...
28 Feb 202327min
Episode 7: To poop or not to poop… and where did my pelvic floor go?
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 ...
28 Feb 202331min
Episode 6: The recovery period (part 2 – what is normal and when to call for help)
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, swolle...
28 Feb 202323min
Episode 5: The recovery period (part 1 – the early days)
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...
28 Feb 202318min
