Beadboard is a row of narrow wood planks lined up vertically. In between each wood plank is a little indentation or ridge--also known as a bead. These days most 'beadboard' comes in long, monolithic sheets that are easy to install and imitate the look of narrow vertical planks.
Vaginal discharge. After a hysterectomy, you'll experience some vaginal bleeding and discharge. This will be less discharge than during a period, but it may last up to six weeks. Visit your GP if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding, start passing blood clots, or have a strong-smelling discharge.
Thanks to advances in medical technology, having a hysterectomy has become less invasive than it used to be. Not only has incision size shrunk, but recovery time has improved significantly. Still, the procedure can take a toll on your body, and depending on the type of hysterectomy you have, it may take six weeks or more to feel like yourself again. Here's how to give your body the boost it needs to recover faster after a hysterectomy.