Is it better to have a total hysterectomy or keep the cervix?

We have encountered such misfortune around us or in news reports that women chose to preserve their uterus when they had to have a hysterectomy to protect themselves. Since when has a voice appeared beside us: a woman without a uterus is not a complete woman. So, is it better to have a total hysterectomy or to keep the cervix? Let's have a simple understanding of this issue. I hope the following points will be helpful to everyone!

Whether the hysterectomy leaves the cervix intact depends on the patient's condition and age. For patients under 40 years old, who do not have erosive changes in the cervix and who have no cervical lesions as screened by TCT or cervical biopsy, the cervix can be preserved. On the other hand, if the age is over 40 years old, with or without cervical erosion-like changes, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical lesions, the cervix should be removed at the same time. The cervix has the function of excreting mucus, and it also has certain benefits for the sexual life of men and women, especially the psychological considerations. Therefore, careful consideration should be given when choosing whether to preserve the cervix.

Whether it is better to have a total hysterectomy or to preserve the cervix depends on the patient's age and the condition of the cervical lesions and cannot be generalized. If the patient is young and the cervical examination shows no abnormalities, a secondary hysterectomy will be performed to preserve the cervix. On the contrary, if you are very old and have chronic changes in the cervix or even atypical hyperplasia, you should remove it. Hysterectomy is used to treat endometrial cancer, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, uterine prolapse (uterine prolapse into the vagina), or uterine fibroids (i.e. uterine fibroids or fibroid-like tumors). The removal surgery can usually be performed through a vaginal or abdominal incision. In some cases, surgical treatment also requires removal of the uterus, ovaries and bilateral fallopian tubes. Whether the cervix should be preserved depends on the type of disease and age.

Does having a uterus mean you are not a complete woman?

I feel so angry about this. The uterus gives girls the right to be a mother, but not the responsibility. In the event of a life-threatening situation, a girl will still be a complete girl even if her uterus is removed.

Will women age prematurely after having a hysterectomy?

Everyone is undoubtedly very worried about this issue. Girls will only age after menopause. I am confused. Will my ovaries directly cause premature menopause and decline after my uterus is removed? There is no need to worry about this. After a total hysterectomy, the blood supply to the uterus and ovaries will not be affected, so it will not decline prematurely.

Will hysterectomy affect the couple's life?

Most people can still have a normal sexual life after a total hysterectomy. There will be some impact during the recovery period after the operation, but as the body gradually recovers, the impact on sexual life can be said to be basically very small. According to overseas statistical analysis, only 6% of people will suffer effects after a hysterectomy.

After total hysterectomy, the vaginal stump is sutured, and the vagina becomes slightly shorter. A scar is formed on the vaginal stump after surgery, which affects the elasticity of the vagina. Naturally, women's GC does not come from the uterus. The stimulation points are generally located in the vaginal wall, clitoris, etc. Even if there is no vagina, you can try other things~~