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Q: What Impact will a Hysterectomy have on my Hormones and Sex

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 13th, 2006

I have uterine prolapse and up until 4 months ago had bladder prolapse (cystocele) as well. My gynae agreed to just mend the bladder even though he wanted to do a hysterectomy as well. Four months since my operation and I still have bladder frequency (not quite as bad as before) and pressure especially when I am constipated as well. My GP is saying I could have Interstitial Cystitis but I am thinking that maybe my symptoms are more because of my prolapsed uterus. Do you think the way ahead is a hysterectomy?

If I have my uterus and cervix removed (not ovaries) what inpact will this have on my hormones and my sex life.

Karen

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 1st, 2006

Hysterectomy Answer A624

A hysterectomy is perhaps an efficient and recommended treatment for uterine prolapsus; you cannot, however, become pregnant after a hysterectomy. If your uterus is removed, you shouldn't experience hormonal problems because the ovaries are not removed. Your sex life will be disturbed soon after the operation due to surgical trauma but will recover in time.

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