can a hystermony cause low sex drive?

Answer 1

When I had my hysterectomy 2 years ago I also had my ovaries removed. This is not recomended and is not the normal procedure. Generally a hysterectomy removes only the uterus. It does have some hormones, but the ovaries contain many more, as does the adrenals and pituatary glands, and even the breast tissue .....
so actually no having a hysterectomy does not take away all of your hormones and will have less affect on your sex drive than you would imagine. if you have an active imagination and great sex drive to start with.
Hormone replacement can be very tricky. Different women need varying levels and this means several blood test 8 weeks apart to see if the prescription strength is correct. It is a balance between side-effects and blood levels. Side -affects can include death and cancer. They can cause varicose veins and general pain. Replacement hormones should be used with your eyes wide open and the knowledge that they may not work for you. 20 % of all women have such reactions that they should not take hormone replacement therapy.
And they probably do not need to. Sex drive is mostly in your head. You can pump it up with erotica, fanatasy, and practice. It has been documented.
When people have trouble with sex drive after a hysterectomy it could be because of a difference in sensation, a constant sensation of pain, or vaginal dryness.
Adhesions can and do form after hysterectomies and cause pain during intercourse and sometimes during any activity. So much so that the woman does not realize what the problem is, but starts not wanting to do much of anything. Treatment for adhesions is minimal, sometimes they can be corrected with surgery, sometimes not. Generally they are not treated at all.
If vaginal dryness is a problem try Replens or some other long lasting lubricant or just K-y jelley. Have your partner lube up or do it for him. It helps relieve all sorts of pain and tension.
More foreplay and less actual bruising sex is also an answer. Tell your guy you don't need more than 15 minutes of actual pleasure, but would rather massages of various sorts before hand, for both parties of course. If he is taking a pill and wants his moneys worth, tell him to split what ever he is taking or .... well go take care of himeself if you aren't into any manual stuff or whatever.

After a hysterectomy it takes time to get your confidence up. The doctors tell you how adhesions or worse could happen if you over do it the first year and this can set up an aversion reaction to sex. This is a personal problem that can be worked out if you talk or read about the symptoms. And are up to figuring out what is going to work for you. Ther's options, and not having sex is the saddest one to take.
All problems can be overcome with or without a willing partner if you catch my drift. If you don't need a hysterectomy, I would recommend not getting one. The doctors who perform voluntary hysterectomies don't really care about the outcome or think you are getting what you deserve. They say they will hep you out, but generally it is going to be up to you. Especially if you want some shred of dignity or pride left when it is all over.
Good luck. Many hysterectomies are needed, especially in treating cancer. If it is absolutely needed, be confident that lack of sex drive will not be that much of a problem. Fear and a loss of self image might be, but you can overcome both. Overcoming problems actually will make you feel so confident you will want another challenge to tackle, and hubby better stock up on the pills.

Answer 2

A hysterectomy can involve either the removal of the uterus only, or both the uterus and the ovaries.

The ovaries are the main sex-hormone producing organs. Sex hormones are also produced by the adrenals but in smaller quantities.

Due to the removal of the ovaries, the trauma of the operation, the psychological effects of it as well as any doubts and questions you might have about your body now, a lower sex drive is very common and you are definitely not alone.

Do not feel that you have to be hurried in any way, take your time, rediscover your body, talk to people who have undergone the same operation and feel good about yourself.

Hormone-replacement therapy can be useful for some women, especially since they will also be useful for the dryness, the hot flushes and mood changes. However, they are not necessary for everyone. Sometimes a woman just needs some time. Lubrication can help if dryness and pain is part of the problem.

I'm sure you'll learn to adapt in the best possible way. A loving sensitive partner is the best therapy :) Good luck

Answer 3

Yes. However, your doctor can prescribe a hormone prescription to replace the low estrogen in your body. Hormone shots or doses or hormone are usually given after this type of surgery. Talk to your doctor about this. Been there, done that.

Answer 4

YES!!! It did in my poor mom... she hated sex and didn't even want to be left alone with my poor dad! I would talk to the Dr and get some hormone pills or something for your sake and your partners!! Good luck!

Answer 5

Who knows? Maybe you need to ask your doctor. I think everybody would react different. If you are that worried ask your doctor for a possible medication to increase sex drive. Who knows....it might make you more into sex!?!

Answer 6

Yes. When the ovaries are removed, the hormones go with them.

Answer 7

If you mean hysterectomy - YES. It can change your hormone balances, effecting your sex drive. please talk to your doctor about this, as there are hormone replacement therapies that can help you.

Answer 8

Yes it always does. If you can avoid having one I suggest you do. hormone replacement therapy doesn't do much good either in my opinion.

Answer 9

hysterectomy is NO but Ovaries is YES. Ovaries stimulates your hormones

Answer 10

Heck yes it can. I have heard this complaint a lot. The best thing to do is talk to your gyn.