Question 1

for how long should i take the medication livial (2.5 mg) after a hysterectomy, without any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Ask doctor: I would certainly ask the doctor who originally prescribed the medication how long you should continue to take it. Usually it is about a year.

Question 2

i am 40 years old, i had a complete hysterectomy in my late 20's i have struggled with no labido,  can u help, im desperate , tried many medications, ?

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See your GYN: for a check of your various hormone levels and any medication that may interfere with your libido.

Question 3

how long does recovery take after a hysterectomy?

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1-2 weeks: It is still surgery and results vary from person to person.

Question 4

how long until you can drive after a hysterectomy?

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Almost immediately: Commonly, women were told they could drive after 2 weeks. However, if not on narcotics for pain, it is safe to drive when you can move your foot from the gas pedal tothe brake without pain. Be sure and "buckle up.".

Question 5

how long does it take to recover from a hysterectomy?

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Weeks: Depends on type of hysterectomy and kinds of activities you are considering.  With vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy, you may be driving and doing many normal activities in just a few days.  It may be a couple of weeks before you are able to exercise or sustain activities for longer intervals. It may be months before feeling "totally normal" due to your body's normal stress reaction to surgery.

Question 6

how long will it take to recover from a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Hyst recovery: It takes 6 weeks to heal.

Question 7

how long is the recovery from a  robotic hysterectomy?

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3-4 weeks: 3-4 weeks after a robotic histerectomy vs. 6-8 after an abdominal one.

Question 8

how long after your hysterectomy should you wait to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your surgeon: It depends on the manner in which the uterus was removed. Laparascopic, vaginal only approaches, and davinci robotic surgeries all  have different recovery periods. So ask your surgeion.

Question 9

please tell me how long it takes for to heal from a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

DEpends: The skin incision heals in 2 weeks. The sutures inside the belly takes upto 3 to 6 month to heal.

Question 10

help please? how long are people out of work after a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: With currently available minimally invasive technologies most people can return to most normal activities within 7-10 days.  When you go back to work would depend on the method used to perform the surgery and the type of work you do.  The more physical the job the longer you should be out of work.

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