Some women choose to take hormone replacement therapy HRT to help manage issues, including vaginal dryness and a decreased libido. It is normal to be a little apprehensive about having sex after a hysterectomy. There are several things a person can do to make it easier, including:. In most cases, having a hysterectomy will not negatively impact sex in the long term. Everyone heals differently and at a different pace.
A woman should listen to her body and wait until she has recovered, both emotionally and physically, before engaging in sexual activity. Women who experience sexual problems after a hysterectomy, such as pain or a reduced sex drive, should talk to their doctor about possible solutions.
Research shines a light on many of the mysteries surrounding the female orgasm and reveals just how much women differ in their sexual preferences.
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Included is detail on risk factors and information for pregnant people. Learn more about what to expect during the procedure and recovery. Hydrosalpinx is the name for a condition where a woman's fallopian tube becomes blocked with fluid.
Learn about how it affects fertility. Does having a hysterectomy affect sex? How long should you wait? What to expect Complications Sex and menopause Tips Takeaway We include products we think are useful for our readers. What to expect. Possible complications. How would a male gynecologist begin to know anything about a woman's orgasm? In my pre-operative counseling for hysterectomy I discuss sexuality, orgasm, and hysterectomy.
And I tell my patient that a year later I'm going to ask her about it. But this is not a controlled scientific study, so before telling you what I am hearing, let's look at some real data. Again, don't take my word for it.
Go to the sources listed in the references. And if you like, check out their references. First, I was amazed when I reviewed some of the early publications.
Retrospective studies, with no control groups. Honestly, they proved about as much as did my "violin" example above: absolutely nothing. Carlson also reviewed a number of studies on sexual function after hysterectomy in the above referenced article. Most interesting, perhaps, was a well done, prospective study which she co-authored: The Maine Women's Health Study see references.
In Part I a number of health related questions were evaluated before and after hysterectomy. In Part II, a comparable group of women with similar problems treated without hysterectomy were evaluated.
The results are interesting. This is not a significant difference. Another study, by L. Helstrum see references , concluded that the most predictive factor in postoperative sexuality was preoperative sexual activity. What women tell me after hysterectomy: The most frequent response to the question of how sex and orgasm are a year after hysterectomy is a laugh and a big smile.
Most women tell me that there is no change in the way they feel orgasm, and they are able to enjoy sex more since they don't have their original problem to interfere with sex. Many others report no change. Some women tell me orgasm is better and more intense after their hysterectomy don't ask my why. A small number of women tell me they have less interest in sex, but rarely do they consider this a problem. I have heard once that orgasm was different than before.
If you're finding it hard to cope with these emotions, talk to your GP or consultant. You may be able to have counselling to help you work through your feelings.
Find a counsellor near you. It can also help to read about how other women have coped with similar experiences. You can read about women's experiences of hysterectomy at healthtalk.
If you have your ovaries removed as well as your uterus, this will trigger the menopause whatever your age. The change in hormone levels during the menopause can affect your sex life. Read more about the menopause. Some women have less interest in sex after having a hysterectomy. If this happens to you, your interest in sex may return as your recovery progresses. If you and your partner feel it's a problem, talk about it together so that it does not become an unspoken issue between you.
You can also talk to your GP or find a counsellor who can offer help with sexual problems. Our talking about sex page has tips from a psychosexual therapist, which you might find useful. Lack of sex drive can be made worse by depression , menopausal symptoms , relationship problems and stress. These problems are often temporary, but if symptoms of the menopause or depression persist, see a doctor.
Treating menopausal symptoms may boost your sex drive indirectly by improving your general wellbeing and energy levels. Read more about keeping the lust alive. Having a hysterectomy doesn't mean you can't have an orgasm. You still have your clitoris and labia, which are highly sensitive.
It's not known what role the cervix plays in orgasm. Some experts have argued that removing the cervix can have an adverse effect, but others have found that it doesn't. A review of the evidence comparing subtotal with total hysterectomy in premenopausal women found both types offered similar results for sexual function.
In a study comparing different surgical methods of hysterectomy, some women noticed reduced sexual sensation.
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