During follow-up examinations of 74 women after radical hysterectomy the time interval between the end of treatment and the start of the subsequent professional activity has been examined. 34.1% of the patients started to work after 3 months, 46.8% worked within 6 months, 72.3% within 12, and 87.2% within 18 months. 61.7% of the women worked in the same job as before their operation, 29.8% started in an new job. The results are in full agreement with the personal opinion of 73.1% of all women who consider a space of up to 6-7 months optimal for their rehabilitation, up to 3 months was ideal for not less than 44.7%. A sick leave of up to 6 months was considered essential and helpful by 51% of all women. In 74.5% of all cases the date for the start in their professional work was in agreement with the personal plan of the women. It is concluded from these results that 3 months after treatment the problem of professional work should be discussed with the patient, provided that she is free of recurrence. This time interval is optimal from the patient's standpoint.