Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Can you please tell me if it's possible to have sex after a hysterectomy?Doctor's answer:
After a hysterectomy, will it affect the quality of sexual life? This is a focal issue that many people are concerned about. Some believe that after a hysterectomy, the secretion and lubrication of the vagina will decrease, making sexual life difficult. In fact, the uterus has no direct connection with the lubrication and secretion of the vagina. The normal lubrication of the female vagina is due to the exudate of the vaginal mucosa and the secretion of the cervical glands, which is also related to the estrogen level in the body. After a hysterectomy, the ovarian function is not affected, and the vaginal secretion function is normal. During sexual arousal, the vaginal mucosa and Bartholin's glands can still secrete mucus, playing a lubricating role.After a hysterectomy, although the vagina may be temporarily shortened, after the surgery, as sexual life resumes, the vaginal tissues can gradually lengthen without affecting the progression of sexual life. A large number of facts have proven that women who have had their uterus removed due to diseases such as uterine tumors, inflammation, bleeding, prolapse, or endometriosis have been cured of their diseases. The factors causing dyspareunia have been eliminated, and they no longer worry about menstrual disorders, unplanned pregnancies, or uterine cancer. Most people report being more satisfied with sexual life after surgery, and the frequency of sexual activity also increases.