I had a complete hysterectomy on 8/02/06 due to the fact that I was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer back in January of '06. I am 26 yrs old and have no children. Since the hysterectomy I have had no desire to have sex. None of the things that used to turn me, turn me on anymore. I take hormone pills and the desire is just not there. Is this normal?
2006-09-20 20:40:31 · 5 answers · asked by passionate_play270 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Yes, this is very normal, at 26 with no children the problem is more likely a psychological one that actual lack of sexual desire. I had to have a hysterectomy in 1985, at the age of 23! (I married young and was already the mother of 3 at that age) The best advise I can offer is to seek therapy to help you deal with the depression that I'm willing to bet is the underlying problem. From one cancer survivor to another, good luck honey and may God bless you always.
2006-09-20 21:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by Daydream Believer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. It is a psychological/physiological effect caused by emotional trauma of loss of the uterus, and because of hormonal imbalance.
The very second you had the hystorectomy, your body began menopause. It didn't get to shift into it slowly like most women do. In fact, it came on the very second the uterus was separated from your body.
Your poor little body is going through hormonal changes right now that are awful to undertake.
Also, you've lost your womanhood. What woman would not worry that she is less desirable without a uterus? What woman would not wonder if everything inside of her is just the same as it was before and how it will feel for a partner?
Your clitoral stimulation is down, simply because you had surgery, and that will take about 3 months to return.
When I had mine, 28, it changed me for about 3 months. Then, as my hormones levelled out, and I found clitoral stimulation again, life got better.
There are a lot of benefits of no uterus. There is no menstruation (something I really didn't think was a big deal till I didn't have it...now I see it as dirty and awful to undergo monthly), sex can be wilder, less worrisome for pregnancy, and you don't have to worry about dying young, because it's proven that women with hystorectomies live longer lives.
I hope it helps...
Good luck!
2006-09-20 20:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Four years ago I went through what you are going through now.
There is hope!!
After trying several hormonal replacement meds with no help; I have finally found one that works. My husband and I are thankful for it. Talk to your doctor about trying " Premarin 0.9MG" orally.
When I went into surgery, the only thing that was going to be removed was my left ovary, "Tiny cuts" is what they were planning on doing. When the doctors went in with the endoscope; they did not like what they saw. They informed my husband that they had to cut me open and take "Everything" out! They had to perform a full hysterectomy, I had a growth the size of a grapefruit and they did not even know it was there.
I found out about the complete hysterectomy when I woke up. I went through a whole range of emotions, it took me 3-4 months to come to terms with it. Lean on God for strength! He keeps me going.
Remind yourself that you are still an attractive and desirable "Women", That your husband still love's you! Go to Victoria's Secret with your husband and pick a couple of sexy outfits, believe me it helps!
I like not having to deal with the monthly cycle, but I dread the meds I have to take for years to come.
I hate "hot flashes" and "mood swings"!
There are a lot of children who need loving parents out there!
Adopt if you want children.
Good Luck, There is hope!
2006-09-20 22:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by SAM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately it is normal. the loss of the uterus threw you into menopause. ask your doctor about increasing your testosterone intake. a friend's mother had a complete hysterectomy and had the same issues. she increased her intake of testosterone (male hormone) and said it helped A LOT w/ sex drive.... worth a try i suppose
2006-09-20 20:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by mamacat78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you just need time to heal and get your life & body back in order. you should better in about 6 months to one year from now
2006-09-20 21:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by William L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋