The uterus is an important organ in female body, and the hysterectomy is primarily used to treat gynecological illnesses. Many women are concerned about whether a hysterectomy will affect their sex life. Generally, a hysterectomy has a mild impact on sex life, and proper care is necessary.
1. Maintaining female sexual characteristics depends on female hormones produced by the gonads and ovaries, and preserving the ovaries can maintain normal physiological characteristics of women. Although research has shown that ovarian function is affected after a hysterectomy, patients may experience some menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, irritability, and vaginal dryness. Under the guidance of a doctor, hormone replacement therapy or the use of polite fish paste and other drugs can be beneficial to harmonious sex life. Using sedatives and antidepressants in combination with estrogen replacement therapy can promote emotional stability and clinical symptom relief.
2. Measures should be taken during and after a hysterectomy to ensure the quality of sex life for women after the surgery. If the vaginal length is preserved as much as possible during the operation, be careful with the vaginal residual end. Bathing should be avoided within 6 weeks after surgery, and sexual activity should be avoided within 3 months to avoid injuries to the healed incision and vaginal granulation.
3. Husbands should care for, understand, and take care of their wives’ daily life and household chores after a complete hysterectomy, eliminating their wives’ worries, anxiety, and unease. This helps wives feel their husbands’ love and warmth, which is crucial for the restoration of a harmonious sex life after the surgery.