Having a hysterectomy in itself is a big change for women, and not only are there physical side effects, but it also has a huge emotional impact on the individual. A hysterectomy can speed up menopause in women, so whatever symptoms one feels when they go into menopause can be felt after hysterectomy.  This surgery doesn’t in itself make you age, but if you’re at the age before you haven’t hit menopause, then there will be some changes that can make you feel as you’ve aged.