What impact does hysterectomy have on sex life?

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　　Uterus Will sex life be affected after surgery?

　　Generally, hysterectomy is performed by cutting off the vaginal vault, and the top of the vagina is sutured into a blind end. The vagina still retains its original structure and function after surgery.

　　The physiological effects of hysterectomy on the body can be divided into temporary and long-term effects. You can go to work, carry out normal activities and have sex 6 weeks after the surgery. The long-term physiological impact is first of all, the cessation of menstruation, of course, it is impossible to have children, and there is no need for contraception; secondly, it is the impact on sexual life.

　　Women who have had partial hysterectomies generally have no sexual problems; some women who have had total hysterectomies complain that their vaginas are shortened, which affects their sexual pleasure. In fact, according to measurement statistics, unless malignant tumors require a longer vaginal resection, the length of the vagina after total hysterectomy is basically the same as before surgery, so it will not cause obstacles to sexual intercourse. In the past, it was believed that the cervix played a certain role in lubricating the vagina during sexual intercourse, but this has been denied after in-depth research.

　　If the ovaries are retained, estrogen will still be produced; if the ovaries are also removed, breast atrophy, vaginal dryness Menopausal symptoms such as decreased sexual desire and decreased sexual desire may have an impact on sexual life. At this time, supplementing exogenous estrogen can effectively improve the symptoms.

　　As for the psychological impact of a hysterectomy, it can be completely different for different women. Most people regain their ability to recover from the threat of major bleeding or tumors. healthy , and were thankful to her that they no longer had to worry about getting pregnant. However, some women will feel a sense of loss after surgery. This mainly occurs in young women who lack a correct understanding of surgery.

　　These women mistakenly believe that losing the uterus will not only prevent them from having children, but will also affect their health. They believe that sexual function and fertility are the same thing, and that the cessation of menstruation means the cessation of sexual function. Women who hold these wrong stereotypes have a fear and negative attitude towards the surgery itself. It is not surprising that they will be depressed for a long time after the surgery, which has an impact on their sexual life, because this is often a psychological rather than a physical problem.

　　It should be pointed out that the husband's attitude toward hysterectomy is very important. Some husbands listen to rumors, ignore the pain of their wife's illness, and do not agree with their wives to have a hysterectomy; or they have a dull attitude after the operation and are not caring and considerate towards their wives, which will affect the relationship between husband and wife. If you can talk to the doctor together before the surgery to understand the necessity of the surgery and the method of surgery, it can help alleviate your concerns.

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