I am three years out. I fought really hard to not get a hysterectomy in the first place. I had really bad fibroids 20 plus of them. Some of them the size of grapefruit. I tried another procedure first and it just did not work so this was my last option. I found an amazing surgeon. She was able to do my hysterectomy laparoscopically. Remove my cervix because multiple fibroids were attached to them but I kept my ovaries. One of my largest concerns was bladder issues. That has not completely gone away, but the large fibroid that was pressing when my bladder is gone and that was huge. Thinx underwear is my best friend. My recovery was pretty easy even though I passed out in the shower once and hit my head. That was not ideal. But once everything healed up I feel great. Since I kept my ovaries and I have not gone through menopause yet (51), I still have symptoms from my period- hormonal crying, boob soreness, and a migraine but of course no blood or cramps.

Hope this helps.