Side Effects of Hysterectomy
Are you considering undergoing a hysterectomy, but are wondering what the side effects of hysterectomy are? We have all come to expect that medications and medical procedures come with side effects, so it’s important to know the same for a hysterectomy. This will help in better preparing for the procedure.
First of all, you should keep in mind that a total hysterectomy is the removal of both the uterus and the cervix. Aside from the side effects of hysterectomy, undergoing this procedure has permanent consequences, one of which is the inability to bear children.
Many of the side effects of hysterectomy are similar to the side effects caused by other types of surgeries. Some of these side effects are the bruising, swelling, and pain in the area of the surgery. This is natural, though, and these will subside within a few days.
Because of the incision made for the hysterectomy procedure, scars would result on the incised area. These side effects of hysterectomy would depend on the type of hysterectomy performed, the technique used to perform the surgery, and the medical condition being treated. In the case of a total hysterectomy, it would also matter how the incision was made.
Another of the side effects of hysterectomy that you would likely worry about is how your sexual activity will be affected. Experts say that a hysterectomy will not deteriorate your sexual experience. Most women who have undergone a hysterectomy have been able to resume their sexual activity within weeks or a few months. How quickly this will happen for you will depend on several things, including the type of hysterectomy you undergo as well as the technique used in performing your hysterectomy. It is best to consult your doctor on how you can maintain the quality of your sexual experience even after the surgery.
When you undergo this procedure, side effects of hysterectomy would include experiencing menopausal symptoms, especially if your ovaries are removed. Some of these symptoms are vaginal dryness and hot flashes. Take note that you will experience these symptoms even when you were not yet in the menopausal stage prior to the surgery. Ask your doctor how to remedy these side effects of hysterectomy. You may need to undergo treatments such as hormone replacement therapy and the use of lubricants just to name a few.
If you are considering this procedure, the side effects of hysterectomy are some of the things you should discuss with your doctor so that there won’t be any surprises afterward. This way, too, you will be able to make an informed decision on whether to undergo the surgery or not.
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Yes I would like to know if you have a full hysterectomy do they remove your g spot? and IF they don’t then why doesn’t it work anymore my sister would like too know because she had a full hysterectomy 3yrs ago and she said that she used to get excited,and her g spot would squrit like crazy ,but now she says it won’t do anything now. Can you tell her why she can’t find her g spot since she had her hysterectomy?
The “g” spot is the clitoris. It ’s not removed during a hysterectomy. The clitoris is apart of the vulva anatomy. Overtime, the clitoris can become atrophied (dry and smaller) and appear to either shrink or retract underneath the clitoral hood. With direct stimulation of the clitoris, which can be achieved by a feather, digital manipulation, oral manipulation, etc., orgams can return. For some women, especially those who are menopause naturally or from surgical removal of the ovaries, direct application of estrogen to the clitoris can rejuvenate it and make the area more sensitive during sexual intercourse.
The clitoris is the clitoris, and is stimulated by the head of it, and is analogous (equivalent) to the head of a penis. The G-Spot is located just inside the vaginal opening. The A-Spot is located at the end of the vagina, near the cervix. I am guessing her A-spot was affected by the surgery. I have read a lot about sexual anatomy but I don’t know much about the surgery. I expect the removal of parts cause the remaining parts to have adjust a bit. And if the cervix is removed it is close to the A-Spot. They might have closed off that area with vaginal tissue. Making it hard to reach the A-spot, or they may have removed more than the cervix and removed some of the inner end of the vagina including the A-spot. If they removed some of the A-spot and did not need to be removed I would look into malpractice. Sorry to hear your sis no longer has the sexual pleasure. I was circumcised at birth and have done some research on that and am not happy about it. Currently the system has no problem with it. If they removed too much from your sister I think of it as the same thing that happened to me- removal of erogenous tissue with out my informed consent. But she might be able to win the way the system is currently.
This is a fantastic post. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you SO much for this post. I am 3 weeks post op from a total hysterectomy. I was washing, and noticed things didn’t feel the same. I looked “down there.” My clitoris was always very pronounced, but now it looks more like a hole. My husband of 22 years and I have always used clitoral stimulation in lovemaking, generally resulting in my orgasm. Obviously, I cried and freaked out, called husband at work to say, “The doctor removed my clitoris! It’s not there.” He told me we’d be ok, and to check into it more with the doctor. This post does help a lot, because it looks like it may just be up in there more than I am used to. I’m somewhat reassured, but am gonna talk to the doctor about it next visit. Thanks again.
dawn, ask your doctor for premarin cream. Apply a fingertip amount to the clitoral area 3 nights a week. This will cause the clitorus to become engorged and more sensitive.
i realy thank you for this blog, i have learnte a lot and it is an eye opener