Postoperative recovery guide after pelvic organ prolapse surgery

1. Recovery timeline and activities

Recovery requires patience and a gradual increase in physical activity at each stage to ensure safety:

• After 1–2 weeks: You may begin returning to daily activities, but you should start very gently.
• You may gradually increase your level of activity from the second week onward.
• After 4–8 weeks: Your body will have recovered further, and you may resume sexual intercourse.
• After 8–12 weeks: Although you may feel stronger, you should still avoid strenuous activities and absolutely avoid heavy lifting.
• Activities that require exertion should only be resumed after 12 weeks.

2. Follow-Up schedule

Close monitoring of the healing process is very important. You should follow the scheduled follow-up visits at 1–2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 6 months after surgery.

3. Warning signs requiring immediate follow-up

During your recovery at home, if you experience any of the following unusual symptoms, you should go to the hospital for immediate evaluation:

• Signs of infection or complications: Fever, severe pelvic pain, bleeding, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
• Urinary and bowel problems: Pay particular attention if you have difficulty urinating, pain during urination, blood in the urine, or constipation.

Medical Support Contact Information: If you have any questions or require medical intervention, patients may contact the Functional Urology Department directly.

The information above is for reference purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please contact your doctor for detailed medical consultation.