13 Effective Ways to Recover from a Hysterectomy

8. Avoid Sexual Intercourse

Sexual intercourse should be avoided for four to six weeks after surgery to give the incision site time to heal and any discharge or bleeding to stop. The exact timing will depend on the individual and can be discussed at follow-up appointments during recovery.

Some people will feel comfortable resuming non-penetrative sexual activity before this time, which is fine. For people experiencing menopause after a hysterectomy, vaginal dryness can be alleviated with a lubricant.