Does hysterectomy affect sex life?

The uterus is an important organ in the female body, and hysterectomy is mainly performed to treat some gynecological diseases. A question that many women are concerned about is whether hysterectomy will affect their sex life. Generally speaking, hysterectomy has a slight impact on sexual life, so just pay attention to care.

1. The maintenance of female sexual characteristics depends on the female hormones produced by the gonads - the ovaries. By retaining the ovaries, women's normal physiological characteristics can still be maintained. Although studies have shown that ovarian function will be affected to a certain extent after hysterectomy, and patients will experience some menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, sweating, irritability, vaginal dryness, etc., at this time, using hormone replacement or applying medications such as mate-seeking fish oil ointment under the guidance of a doctor can also be beneficial to a harmonious sex life. While undergoing estrogen replacement therapy, appropriate administration of sedatives and antidepressants can help stabilize mood and eliminate clinical symptoms.

2. Take measures during and after surgery to ensure the quality of women's sexual life after hysterectomy. During surgery, the length of the vagina should be preserved as much as possible, and the vaginal stump should be handled carefully. Bathing in a tub is prohibited within 6 weeks after surgery, and sexual intercourse is prohibited within 3 months to allow the wound of the vaginal stump to heal and avoid the formation of vaginal granulation.

3. After total hysterectomy, the husband should be more caring, considerate and loving to his wife in life and housework, dispel his wife's worries, anxiety and uneasiness, let her feel her husband's love and feel warmth, which is very important for restoring a harmonious and harmonious sex life after surgery.