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A hysterectomy is when a woman’s uterus is surgically removed. Surgery is usually the last option when the other viable treatments have failed in alleviating the symptoms. There are different types of hysterectomy performed for different conditions so you might just have your uterus removed, but ovaries, tubes and cervix may also be taken.

While there are many reasons why a hysterectomy is indicated, the most common is painful heavy periods in a woman who has finished having children. There are other reasons why a hysterectomy is recommended – uterine prolapse, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, childbirth complications and cancer. You probably know why a hysterectomy has been advised, but ask your doctor any questions you have.

You may have a vaginal or an abdominal hysterectomy. Patients who have a vaginal procedure usually recover faster and experience less pain because there has been no incision and therefore no stitches. Not all women are candidates for this method; it depends on the reason the surgery is required, the age and general health of the patient.

Some pain and discomfort are to be expected after a hysterectomy; this will be more severe after an abdominal procedure. Hospital staff will offer you medication to relieve any pain and you may have a catheter to help pass urine for a day or two.

After a day or so of bed rest, you will be allowed up and you need to walk for a while each day. To reduce the possibility of clots in the legs, is why patients are taken for walks soon after surgery. Vaginal hysterectomy patients are usually discharged after 3 or 4 days but abdominal hysterectomy patients have a hospital stay of up to one week.

You will continue your recovery at home for 6 to 8 weeks so that your body can heal and you can regain your strength. It is important to rest during this time and don’t do any heavy housework, stretching or lifting.

You will probably experience some symptoms during your recovery. Vaginal bleeding is a normal occurrence after a hysterectomy but this should ease after about two weeks. It is quite common to have some menopause symptoms after your surgery, but these usually go away after several days. The symptoms you may experience are hot flashes and sweating, confusion and anxiety and feeling like crying unexpectedly. Some women, whose symptoms persist, are prescribed HRT (hormone replacement therapy) by their doctors.

Many women are worried about how a hysterectomy will affect their sex drive but most women report an improvement in this area. Patients who have had their ovaries removed may experience some dryness of the vagina, but you are able to relieve any discomfort by taking estrogen or using a vaginal lubricant. You should abstain from sexual intercourse for 6 weeks after your hysterectomy, to allow your body to heal.

You may have some emotional or psychological symptoms like feeling a sense of loss. These symptoms don’t last very long because most women feel so much better in themselves. See your doctor if any of these symptoms continue. A doctor should be the point of contact when trying to find info on hysterectomy recovery, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Radical Hysterectomy.

Starting a simple exercise program of short daily walks after about 3 weeks will help you regain your fitness. It is important to take it easy at first, but you can increase your time and distance every few days. Make sure to keep the exercise manageable and it will help you recover faster and more completely. It is important not to push yourself; you will need the full 6 weeks for a full recovery and many women require 8 weeks.

Your doctor should be consulted for all medical advise