20/09/2026
Recovery after a hysterectomy is a gradual process, and giving your body time to heal is an important part of getting back to your usual routine.
Your recovery will depend on the type of hysterectomy, surgical approach and your individual circumstances. In the early weeks, prioritise rest, follow your wound-care instructions, take prescribed medications as directed, and gradually increase your activity according to your surgeon’s advice.
Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting until you have been advised that it is safe to resume them. Keeping follow-up appointments also allows your recovery to be monitored and any concerns addressed.
🚩 Seek medical advice promptly if you develop:
• Increasing or severe pain
• Heavy or worsening vaginal bleeding
• Fever or chills
• Increasing redness, swelling or discharge from an incision
• Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
• Shortness of breath, chest pain, or significant leg swelling or pain
Remember, recovery is not a race. Listen to your body, give yourself time, and seek help if something doesn’t feel right. 💛