Hysterectomy is not without its risks; some women who undergo the procedure experience complications. Most of these problems are minor or reversible. They can include:fever and infection following surgeryurinary tract infection or discomfortmenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal drynessconstipationdepression or other emotional problemspain or discomfort during intercourseloss of sexual pleasure or interest in sexMore serious, but rarer, complications may include:hemorrhage requiring transfusioninjury to the bowel, bladder or other internal organs during surgery, requiring repairbowel obstructionlife-threatening cardiopulmonary events such as a heart attack