When can I start having sex after a hysterectomy?

Some people choose to have their uterus removed because of some diseases, but having their uterus removed also means that they will no longer be able to have a baby. If you already have a baby, you don’t have to worry about this problem. But after a hysterectomy, when can you start a normal sexual life? Today I will explain to you when you can have sex after a hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy is one of the most common gynecological surgeries, in which the uterus is completely or partially removed through the abdomen or vagina. 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. Studies have shown that total hysterectomy itself does not have a significant impact on the patient's sexual behavior. About 40% of patients recover after surgery as well as before the operation; only about 25% have a reduced frequency of sexual life or have problems; a few who cannot resume their sexual life do so because of postoperative fear or the misunderstanding that they need to abstain from sex after surgery. Some patients worry that they will no longer be women after a hysterectomy and are afraid to have sexual intercourse. Actually, it is not. Female sexual characteristics are maintained by the secretion of female hormones by the ovaries. The uterus only plays an important role in the nurturing 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, removal of the ovaries (not the uterus) will have a certain impact on women's sexual desire and sexual behavior. One month after total hysterectomy, the patient should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination to understand the wound healing situation. Sexual intercourse is generally prohibited for 3 months after surgery to facilitate wound recovery. You can resume your sex life afterwards.

The above is the article about when you can have sexual intercourse after a hysterectomy. After a hysterectomy, remember to pay attention to rest and diet, and strengthen physical exercise to avoid causing sequelae.