Answer:
Recovery from hysterectomy is a highly personal and unique experience that is both physical and emotional. For many women, the absolute finality of childbearing can be very saddening.
The amount of postoperative pain and disability are directly linked to the type of hysterectomy and size of the abdominal incision. While hysterectomy performed through a large incision can take up to eight weeks for full recovery, less invasive vaginal and laparoscopic types of hysterectomy can be safely performed on an outpatient basis, promising recovery in days versus weeks.
Although sexual abstinence is recommended after all types of hysterectomy, relations can be resumed as early as two weeks, if the cervix has not been removed.
You can insure the best recovery by becoming informed about your options, correctly taking pain medications, progressively returning to normal activity and permissible exercise, following any restrictions, and by planning activities that thoughtfully support your recuperation.
The amount of postoperative pain and disability are directly linked to the type of hysterectomy and size of the abdominal incision. While hysterectomy performed through a large incision can take up to eight weeks for full recovery, less invasive vaginal and laparoscopic types of hysterectomy can be safely performed on an outpatient basis, promising recovery in days versus weeks.
Although sexual abstinence is recommended after all types of hysterectomy, relations can be resumed as early as two weeks, if the cervix has not been removed.
You can insure the best recovery by becoming informed about your options, correctly taking pain medications, progressively returning to normal activity and permissible exercise, following any restrictions, and by planning activities that thoughtfully support your recuperation.