I have had no bad side effects or regrets since getting my hysterectomy; I ended up keeping an ovary however the other ovary and the cervix was removed. I am pain free and happy. I have been able to have a life that I couldn't have due to all the pain that I was in. I have no periods and have a awesome sex life. So many people think that this surgery is a bad thing however for me it was a God send. Just make sure that you don't want any more children. Once it is gone there is no second chances. Anyways I had my hysterectomy at age 24. I had the less invasive which entailed of removing everything vaginally instead of being cut open. My recovery time was about 6 weeks and I have no scares to show for having this major surgery.