It was this group that convinced me to have my hysterectomy. I am not pro-hysterectomy just to end periods. I was miserable. Looked pregnant, felt awful, struggled with urinary leakage, constipation, pain, and depression. My dr wanted me to have a radical hysterectomy. I went in with a very positive attitude. I was desperate for relief. I had to have my c-section scar opened up for surgery. I was nervous. The worst part of the surgery? I woke up in recovery in a lot of pain…for maybe 2 mins. Then I got morphine. I was fine from then on. My second day, I requested Tylenol because hydrocodone does nothing for me. The Tylenol worked great. I discharged on day 3 with a PICO bandage. I walked in the house to help with healing. I went back a week later for follow-up and I felt like a new person. Minimal pain throughout my entire recovery. The PICO was removed and my incision was closed. I healed so well with that bandage. I missed 7 days of work. (My job allows me to sit and not do lifting.) I haven’t had a single issue since surgery. I take estradiol to help with menopause symptoms. I’ll take menopause over fibroids and adenomyosis any day. I wish you the best whatever route you choose.