What does a hysterectomy do to the body? Sadly, 4 changes may not be affordable

Xia Jinju's parturient in the documentary "Birth Gate" aired recently by Dragon TV has aroused many people's attention on the topic of female hysterectomy. Xia Jinju's second child's placenta just grew on the incision of the cesarean section. Although she successfully gave birth to the child after the operation, she suffered from 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. After Xia Jinju's hysterectomy, she experienced two heart arrests, and finally came back from the gate of hell with the best efforts of the doctor.

1. Why do some people need "hysterectomy"?

The uterus has the functions of pregnant fetus and menstruation, which is very important for women. However, when women suffer from benign diseases such as uterine fibroids, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, endometrial diseases, uterine prolapse, and pelvic endometriosis, Or when suffering from malignant gynecological tumors and unable to preserve fertility, resection is required.

There are three types of hysterectomy, subtotal hysterectomy, total hysterectomy, and extensive hysterectomy . Subtotal hysterectomy refers to the removal of the uterine body while retaining the cervix. The most common is a total hysterectomy, in which both the uterine body and cervix are removed. Extensive hysterectomy is common in the treatment of partial endometrial cancer and early cervical cancer. It requires the removal of the uterus, cervix, surrounding tissues, and part of the vagina. If necessary, the ovaries and fallopian tubes are also removed.

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 losing their uterus, many female patients 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 self-guidance and timely understanding and comfort from those around you at this time.

2. Infertility

The uterus is an important organ for women to give birth to life. Once it is removed, it means that it will lose its reproductive function. However, if you have malignant diseases such as ovarian cancer and uterine cancer, you have to have it removed. After all, living is more important than anything else.

3. Decreased libido

After hysterectomy, the estrogen secreted by the ovaries decreases , affecting normal libido. Lack of estrogen can also cause vaginal atrophy, reduce vaginal secretions, and cause pain during sex, thus aggravating female frigidity.

4. Early menopause

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

3. Can I still have intercourse after hysterectomy?

Many people worry that after hysterectomy, women will become masculine or unable to have sex. In fact, hysterectomy will not affect women's secondary characteristics and intercourse . Female secondary characteristics are mainly related to estrogen secreted by ovaries. After hysterectomy, as long as the ovaries are intact, female secondary characteristics will not be affected.

Normal sexual response is also related to estrogen. As long as the ovary secretes 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 it from the inside. Sutures are used to seal the vagina and close the abdominal cavity. 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 still play a role. As long as the vagina is not damaged, the normal piston movement can still be guaranteed.

Generally speaking, hysterectomy basically does not affect normal sex life. Hysterectomy is not scary, the key is to treat it scientifically. Female compatriots should take good care of the uterus at ordinary times, and timely and scientifically treat diseases when they 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 people cry. China News Network. 2017-12-24

[2] "Women's Health | The doctor tells 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 will occur in the body! ". Family Doctor Online. 2021-05-05

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