Having a hysterectomy can be an emotional experience for any woman, no matter the age. For many, it can bring up feelings of loss and fear and concerns about having sex. Will it feel different? Will it be painful? Will I be able to enjoy it? To avoid unnecessary anguish, it is important to understand the kind of hysterectomy you are having, whether it will include removal of the ovaries and what changes your body will go through.
A recent national survey found that 59% of women polled fear sex will be less enjoyable after surgery. The actual experience demonstrated the exact opposite. Studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health of women after having a hysterectomy show no negative affect on sex drive, self-image, or sexual satisfaction with partner. In fact in many cases, the opposite was true. Women become more active and get back to living their lives, including enjoying sex.
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Read the whole article on Intimacy After Hysterectomy: Why You Shouldn’t Worry on Dr. Paul MacKoul's Tumblr.
Visit InnovativeGYN.com to learn about groundbreaking GYN procedures developed by Dr. Natalya Danilyants, MD and Dr. Paul MacKoul, MD, minimally invasive GYN surgeons of The Center for Innovative GYN Care