How does a hysterectomy affect the body? Sadly, 4 Changes May Not Be Affordable

Xia Jinju's maternity in the documentary "Life Gate" recently aired by Dragon TV has attracted many people's attention to the topic of female hysterectomy. Xia Jinju's second placenta happened to grow on the incision of the caesarean section. Although she gave birth to a child successfully after surgery, she suffered severe postpartum hemorrhage. The doctor suggested removing the uterus to ensure stable blood pressure and save her life.

After some persuasion from the doctor, Xia Jinju's father agreed to the operation. Xia Jinju experienced two cardiac arrests after her hysterectomy, and finally came back from the gate of hell under the full rescue of the doctor.

1. Why do some people need to "remove the uterus"?

The uterus has functions such as gestation and menstruation, which is very important for women, but when women suffer from uterine fibroids, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, endometrial diseases, uterine prolapse, pelvic endometriosis and other benign diseases, Or patients with malignant gynecological tumors that cannot preserve fertility, they need to be removed.

There are three types of hysterectomy: subtotal hysterectomy, total hysterectomy and wide hysterectomy . Subtotal hysterectomy refers to the preservation of the cervix and the removal of the uterus. The most common procedure is a total hysterectomy, in which both the uterus and cervix are removed. Extensive hysterectomy is common in the treatment of some endometrial cancers and early cervical cancer. It requires the removal of the uterus, cervix, peri-uterine tissue, and part of the vagina, as well as the ovaries and fallopian tubes if necessary.

2. Women who "lose the uterus" may have these changes

While hysterectomy can prevent serious disease, it can also have some negative consequences for women.

1. Endure great psychological pressure

After many female patients lose their uterus, they will feel that they are no longer complete, or hear some gossip, and need to bear huge psychological pressure. Therefore, it is very important to learn to self-discipline and to give understanding and comfort to the people around them at this time.

2. Infertility

The uterus is an important organ for women to conceive, and once it is removed, it means the loss of reproductive function. However, if you have malignant diseases such as ovarian cancer and uterine cancer and have to be removed, after all, life is more important than anything else.

3. Decreased libido

After the hysterectomy, the estrogen secreted by the ovaries decreases , affecting normal libido. Lack of estrogen can also lead to vaginal atrophy, reduced vaginal discharge, and pain during sex, which can aggravate female frigidity.

4. Early menopause

Hysterectomy will inevitably affect the endocrine, and most of the early menopause is due to endocrine disorders, so hysterectomy can easily lead to early menopause. In addition, endocrine disorders can also lead to skin aging in women.

3. Can I still have sex after hysterectomy?

Many people worry that women will become masculine or unable to have sex after a hysterectomy. In fact, hysterectomy does not affect the secondary characteristics of women and intercourse. The secondary characteristics of women are mainly related to the estrogen secreted by the ovaries. As long as the ovaries are intact after hysterectomy, the secondary characteristics of women will not be affected.

Normal sexual response is also related to estrogen. As long as the ovaries secrete estrogen normally, normal reactions such as mucus secretion and orgasm can occur, and the vagina is the main part of sexual life. Hysterectomy generally only removes the uterus, and then removes the uterus from the inside. The vagina is sutured and the abdominal cavity is closed, and the length of the vagina will not be shortened. Even if the length of the vagina is shortened, the folds with great stretchability and strong elasticity will play a role. As long as the vagina is not damaged, the normal piston movement can still be guaranteed.

In general, hysterectomy basically does not affect normal sexual life. Hysterectomy is not terrible, the key is to look at it scientifically. Female compatriots should take good care of the uterus and treat them scientifically in a timely manner when diseases occur.

references:

[1] "I'm only 33 years old, I don't want to cut my uterus!" The young mother gave birth in tears, and the next scene made me cry. China News Network. 2017-12-24

[2] "Women's Health | Doctors tell you that hysterectomy is not so terrible! 》. Guangzhou Women and Children Center. 2020-07-17

[3] What happens to women who have their uterus removed? These 6 major changes occur in the body! 》. Family Doctor Online. 2021-05-05

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