Cervical resection: these are the effects you need to know

Cervical resection is a common surgery in modern society. Many women blindly undergo the surgery without understanding the dangers of cervical resection, which is a very unwise behavior. Cervical resection may lead to sex hormone disorders, affect ovarian function, infertility and amenorrhea, and affect the urinary system, so it is best to retain the uterus unless it is absolutely necessary.

1. Cervical Resection

It is a common gynecological operation, which involves total or partial removal of the uterus through the abdomen or vagina. So, what are the effects of cervical removal? Experts point out that it is certain that cervical removal will have a certain impact on women, but it will not turn them into men as some patients describe. Cervical resection is one of the most common gynecological surgeries. A total hysterectomy is a complete removal of the uterine body and cervix; a subtotal hysterectomy is a surgery that removes the uterine body but preserves the cervix.

2. Impact of cervical resection

Related studies have shown that total hysterectomy itself does not have a significant impact on the couple's sex life. About 40% of patients recover after surgery as well as before the operation; only about 25% will experience a decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse or have problems; a few cannot resume their sexual life, which is generally due to postoperative fear or a misunderstanding that abstinence is required after surgery. Female sexual characteristics are maintained by the secretion of female hormones by the ovaries, and the uterus only plays an important role in the pregnancy of the fetus. When there is no need to have children, simply removing the uterus and retaining the ovaries can still maintain the normal physiological characteristics of women. For young women, ovarian removal will have a certain impact on their sexual desire and sexual behavior. To sum up, the impact of cervical removal on women's lives is not very obvious. If you suffer from a disease that requires non-total cervical resection, it is recommended that you face it with an optimistic attitude.

3. What effects does hysterectomy have on the body?

1. Sex hormone secretion disorder

Hysterectomy may cause ovarian dysfunction, sex hormone secretion disorders, leading to amenorrhea, abnormal blood lipid metabolism, and systemic immune dysfunction. After a hysterectomy, there may be varying degrees of decreased sexual function, suppressed interest in sexual life, reduced frequency of sexual intercourse, difficulty in orgasm, etc.

2. Affect ovarian function

Once the uterus is removed, the body's immune function will be damaged to varying degrees. After hysterectomy, the blood supply to the ovaries is reduced by 50-70%. At the same time, the ovaries lose the support of the uterus, which seriously affects blood circulation and causes inevitable damage to the ovaries.

3. Infertility and lack of menstruation

The main function of the uterus is to nurture life and menstruation. Amenorrhea and infertility may occur after hysterectomy.

4. Affect the urinary system

After the hysterectomy, women's estrogen levels will decrease, causing the elastic tissue around the urethra to become thinner, resistance to decrease, and urethral mucosa to shrink, thus causing urinary tract irritation symptoms such as urinary pain, frequent urination, and urgency.

The attitude towards hysterectomy is relatively cautious, and the uterus should be preserved as much as possible.