The fifth (2017) edition of this invaluable book provides all the essential information, support and advice that will help to make your hysterectomy a happy one. Full of really useful information such as: advice and suggestions to help make your recovery quicker and easier practical tips to help you cope with each stage of recovery when to think about driving, flying and getting back to work what you should, and shouldn't be doing at any given time fantastic, healthy recipes for healing the body and managing the menopause complementary therapies, supplements and remedies you can try which have been shown to help your body heal itself what you can do to help ensure your long term health There is even more information on deciding whether to take HRT or not; if you should have your ovaries and cervix removed; the various exercises you can do at different stages; dealing with the more embarrassing aspects of surgery like painful wind; coping with the boredom of recovery and generally getting your life back to normal.