Sexual effect after hysterectomy

Sexual feeling after hysterectomy varies from woman to woman after hysterectomy. In our country it is very difficult for a woman to ask out rightly that will she able to have normal sexual life and a normal intercourse after hysterectomy. But frankly speaking this is a very relevant and important query.

Can a woman perform sex after hysterectomy

Generally the candidates for hysterectomy are of above forty years of age but the Indian psychology inhibits the woman for asking such relevant question. Well the answer to the above query is yes. Unless the hysterectomy is radical (see types of hysterectomy) where a part of vagina is also removed along with cervix, as in cases of cancer, the length of vagina is intact and is quiet stretchable to perform sexual intercourse. The lubrication is required for proper and natural, enjoyable sexual act. In hysterectomy where ovaries are also removed there may be dryness of vagina and this can make the sexual act difficult if there is no lubrication. If there is hormone replacement therapy lubrication may occur naturally due to estrogen, sometimes estrogen cream is prescribed, but in normal circumstances a petroleum jelly can work as well.

When to perform sexual act after hysterectomy

In hysterectomy there is formation of scar at the place from where the cervix is removed. The scar is initially soft and tender and may cause during intercourse. The total healing period for the internal scar is usually 6 to 8 weeks in normal circumstances and may be longer if the patient is hyperglycemic, though a strict sugar control is always advised before operation. The doctors generally advise to abstain from sexual intercourse for this duration. A little adjustment in position may lead to less pain and this adjustment depends on the partners.

Sometimes, even after 6 to 8 weeks there may be a little blood stained discharge after sexual intercourse. Though a check up by the doctor is advised, but in majority of cases this may be due to the suture remnants falling of after healing is over.

Change in libido after hysterectomy

There is a myth among majority of woman that sexuality is reduced after a hysterectomy. It is a learning process for both partner all over again on what the other wants and what causes pain and pleasure. The initial reluctance to make love comes from that everything may not be normal. Most woman experience pleasure when there is uterine contraction stimulating abdominal lining when the uterus is pushed during intercourse. Now after hysterectomy when uterus is not there the initial few times, one may not feel that pleasure as before. But if the woman learns about few things there may not be any problem in the feeling of pleasure.

As the clitoris is intact which is supposed to be specifically the erotic and pleasure giving area called the G spot inside the vagina. Thus further there is no problem is libido. The G spot is located in the front wall, midway between the symphysis and the cervix. Pressure against this gives pleasure and vaginal orgasm. There is deeper penetration in the female astride position and the G spot is also stimulated more intensely. Thus both clitoris orgasm as well as vaginal orgasm can be attained by a woman even after hysterectomy.

If the ovaries are also removed, ovarian androgens, which are supposed to be the libido hormone, are less. Some of these complaints are resolved by giving external hormone to the woman. Though these hormones are not free from side effects. Therefore it is best to relearn, rediscover and reinvent the art of love making again in this changed scenario which may come after few hours when a woman attain menopause if not by hysterectomy.

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