Recovery Timeline
Recovery begins in the hospital after your surgery.
Most women with an abdominal hysterectomy will stay in the hospital for two to three nights.
With a laparoscopic hysterectomy, a woman may only stay for one night.
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It helps to know what you may face and how it can be addressed.
Symptom Management
To treat your pain, your healthcare provider will give you medicine.
The bleedingshould get thinner and lighter over time.
Do not use and using vaginal products, such as tampons, for six to eight weeks post-surgery.
Keep in mind, as well, that emotional changes are normal and common after a hysterectomy.
Some women are relieved that symptoms, like pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding, have abated.
Other women, however, may feel sad or even depressed after a hysterectomy.
To cope with these various emotions, you may consider joining a support group or seeing a therapist.
If you are experiencingsymptoms of depression, yo reach out to your healthcare provider.
Nevertheless, the recovery after a hysterectomy can be challenging and requires patience, care, and diligence.
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