Both procedures allow your surgeon to remove the uterus vaginally while being able to see your pelvic organs through a slender viewing instrument called a laparoscope. Your surgeon performs most of the procedure through small abdominal incisions aided by long, thin surgical instruments inserted through the incisions.
Your surgeon then removes the uterus through an incision made in your vagina. Your surgeon might recommend LAVH or robotic hysterectomy if you have scar tissue on your pelvic organs from prior surgeries or from endometriosis.
Some women are able to go home the day of the surgery. Recovery after vaginal hysterectomy is shorter and less painful than it is after an abdominal hysterectomy. A full recovery might take three to four weeks.
After a hysterectomy, you might feel relief because you no longer have heavy bleeding or pelvic pain. But for some women, heightened sexual satisfaction occurs after hysterectomy — perhaps because they no longer have pain during intercourse.
You might feel a sense of loss and grief after hysterectomy, which is normal. If sadness or negative feelings interfere with your enjoyment of everyday life, talk to your doctor. You might have symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes and night sweats. Your doctor can recommend medications for these symptoms. Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions.
Vaginal hysterectomy care at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. A physiotherapist may show you how to do some exercises to help your mobility. They may also show you some pelvic floor muscle exercises to help with your recovery.
The length of time it'll take before you're well enough to leave hospital depends on your age and your general level of health. If you have had a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy, you may be able to leave between 1 and 4 days later. If you have had an abdominal hysterectomy, it'll usually be up to 5 days before you're discharged. You may be asked to see your GP in 4 to 6 weeks, but follow-up appointments with the hospital are not usually needed unless there are complications.
During this time, you should rest as much as possible and not lift anything heavy, such as bags of shopping. If you live by yourself, you may be able to get help from your local NHS authority while you're recovering from your operation. After your operation, there may be some changes in your bowel and bladder functions when going to the toilet. Some women develop urinary tract infections or constipation. Both can easily be treated. It's recommended that you drink plenty of fluids and increase the fruit and fibre in your diet to help with your bowel and bladder movements.
For the first few bowel movements after a hysterectomy, you may need laxatives to help you avoid straining. Some people find it more comfortable to hold their abdomen to provide support while passing a stool. After a hysterectomy, you'll experience some vaginal bleeding and discharge. Visit your GP if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding, start passing blood clots or have a strong-smelling discharge. If your ovaries are removed, you'll usually experience severe menopausal symptoms after your operation.
You may have hormone replacement therapy HRT after your operation. These feelings are particularly common in women with advanced cancer , who have no other treatment option. Some women who have not yet experienced the menopause may feel a sense of loss because they're no longer able to have children. Others may feel less "womanly" than before. In some cases, having a hysterectomy can be a trigger for depression. See your GP if you have feelings of depression that will not go away, as they can advise you about the available treatment options.
Talking to other women who have had a hysterectomy may help by providing emotional support and reassurance. This is common. The swelling will take several weeks to go down. You may take about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover.
It's important to avoid lifting while you are recovering so that you can heal. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly as possible. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety.
Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. Call anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if:. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse call line if you have any problems. Adapted with permission from copyrighted materials from Healthwise, Incorporated Healthwise.
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Your Recovery A laparoscopic hysterectomy is surgery to take out the uterus. How can you care for yourself at home? Rest when you feel tired.
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