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Vaginal Hysterectomy: Purpose, Procedure, and Recovery

A surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina, with shorter recovery than abdominal approaches.

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Updated 2026

When it is done

For certain benign conditions like fibroids, prolapse, or persistent abnormal bleeding when other options have failed.

Recovery

Hospital stay is typically 1–3 days. Most people return to light activity within 2 weeks and full activity by 6 weeks.

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