Question 1

how soon is it safe to masturbate after a vaginal hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the method of masturbation is external (clitoral) stimulation, you could do this as soon as you feel up to it.  It's generally recommended to not put anything into the vagina for 6-8 weeks.  I would certainly discuss with your doctor before putting anything into the vagina.

Question 2

is it safe to masturbate after a vaginal hysterectomy? what will it feel like without uterine contractions?

Accepted Answer

Masterbation: Masterbation should feel the same. Uterine contraction plays little if any role in the sensory experience of orgasm. Pelvic muscles contract during orgasm to produce the "contractile feel". Less than 3% of all women require the uterus to achieve orgasm as it is clitoral stimulation that "works" . A supracervical hysterectomy may be done if one can only orgasm with vaginal penetration.

Question 3

can i masterbate 5 days post op laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The term itself can involve many things from simple external clitoral manipulation to internal vaginal insertion/manipulation. I suspect simple external touching would be okay while any internal  work should wait 6 wks or more. This might be something you could discuss with the surgeon who knows your case. You would not be the first with that  question in this setting.

Question 4

had vaginal hysterectomy with anterior/posterior repair, 5 weeks ago. is it safe to vacuum rugs and do mild gardening and gentle yoga exercises?

Accepted Answer

Gradually: You can generally increase your activity after 4 weeks.  If it doesn't hurt it is probably ok. If you feel pulling, tugging, pain, or pressure in the pelvis you are doing too much and should ease up.

Question 5

is a lot of crying normal after a vaginal hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

No: The reasons for the surgery bear delving into psychologically. If the surgery was sudden, not of your choice, and childbearing was not completed see a Psychologist soon as there may be  appropriate reactive depression ensuing with a grief response.

Question 6

how long is the stay in the hospitail after  a vaginal hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Usually 1 day: Most people are ready to go home the next day, depending on if they are tolerating food, urinating ok, have no fever and their pain is controlled with oral pain meds.

Question 7

how long after a vaginal hysterectomy can i be stimulated externally to orgasm?

Accepted Answer

Right away: There is no danger with external/clitoral stimulation almost immediately if you feel up to it.  The precaution is not to insert anything vaginally, and certainly not deep because the cuff where the uterus was removed needs to heal.  Placing anything into the vagina can rip open the sutures. Otherwise there are really no issues.

Question 8

is there any reason to have concerns if i had sex 1 week after a vaginal hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sex so soon after a vaginal hysterectomy might disrupt the sutures at the apex of your vagina, and it also might increase the risk of infection after surgery. Call your doctor if you have any bleeding or discharge. Wait to have sex until you've gotten clearance from your doctor - it can take up to 6 weeks to heal completely.

Question 9

how long do i have to wait to drive after a vaginal hysterectomy ?

Accepted Answer

Days or weeks: The time needed to fete back o activities like driving depends on several factors like how long you are taking pain meds, how well your vaginal incision heals (which may vary for example with diabetes or obesity or teaming steroids) and a variety of other factors.  Check with your doctor.

Question 10

how long after a vaginal hysterectomy can i climb stairs?

Accepted Answer

When comfortable: When you feel comfortable enough to do it. No set time limit.

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