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Hysterectomy - Topic Overview

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Feeling better after surgery takes time. Most women are in the hospital 1 or 2 days after the surgery. Some women stay in the hospital up to 4 days.

When you get home, make sure you move around, but also be sure you don't do too much. You can walk around the house and up and down stairs, but take it slow. During the first 2 weeks, it’s important to get plenty of rest. Even after you start to feel stronger, you should not lift heavy things (anything over 20 pounds). Also, you should not have sex until your doctor says it's okay. It usually takes 4 to 8 weeks to get back to a normal routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about hysterectomy:	What is hysterectomy? What is oophorectomy? What is hysterectomy used to treat? What are the different procedures used for hysterectomy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of different hysterectomy procedures? What questions should I ask my doctor about hysterectomy? When is hysterectomy used for chronic pelvic pain? When is hysterectomy used for heavy, irregular menstrual bleeding? When is hysterectomy used for endometriosis? When is hysterectomy used for uterine fibroids? When is hysterectomy used for uterine prolapse? Should I have my ovaries removed when I have a hysterectomy?
Being diagnosed:	What examinations and tests do I have before a hysterectomy?
Ongoing concerns:	What are the risks of hysterectomy? What do I need to know about physical and emotional recovery from a hysterectomy? Should I use estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) after a hysterectomy or oophorectomy?

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Last Updated: July 15, 2010

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