Can the menstruation of a female dog be stopped with surgery?

Spaying a female dog, also known as an ovariohysterectomy, does indeed prevent menstruation, also called the estrus cycle or heat cycle. Spaying involves the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.

During the reproductive cycle of an intact female dog, the ovaries release eggs, and the uterus prepares itself to receive and nurture fertilized eggs.

Spaying prevents the occurrence of the heat cycle by eliminating the source of the hormones that trigger it. Without these hormones, the uterine lining does not undergo the cyclical changes that lead to menstruation, effectively stopping the menstrual cycle.

Spaying is a common surgical procedure performed by veterinarians and is typically recommended for female dogs that are not intended for breeding. In addition to preventing menstruation and its associated symptoms, such as bleeding, swelling, and behavioral changes, spaying also offers several health benefits, including reducing the risk of certain cancers and reproductive infections.