How long after uterine fibroid surgery can one return to work?
Jul 11, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
The time when a patient can return to work after surgery for uterine fibroids depends on her individual condition, but generally ranges from 1 to 2 months. During the recovery period, adequate rest is important, and heavy physical labor, lifting heavy objects, and strenuous exercise should be avoided to prevent wound dehiscence or increased abdominal pressure. If the work environment or job responsibilities require significant physical exertion or high level of mental concentration, the return to work should be appropriately delayed.
Generally, the time required before returning to work after uterine fibroid surgery depends on the individual patient's condition and is typically around 1 to 2 months. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If the surgery was minor and the patient pays attention to rest after surgery, ensures sufficient sleep, avoids strenuous exercise, maintains a light diet, and keeps a positive and optimistic mindset, thereby achieving good recovery, she can generally return to work about one month after surgery.
If the surgery was major, the recovery slower, or if the patient has other underlying health conditions, or if postoperative care is neglected, such as frequently staying up late, excessive fatigue, or prolonged states of depression or sadness, it may take about 2 months before returning to work.
During the recovery period, adequate rest should be taken. Heavy physical labor, lifting heavy objects, and strenuous exercise should be avoided to prevent wound dehiscence or increased abdominal pressure. If the work environment or job responsibilities require significant physical effort or high level of mental concentration, the return to work should be appropriately delayed.
