Hysterectomy

[Indicest]

I wonder can a woman be sexually active after removal of womb/cervix. If so to what extent. Can penetration possible?

[Oldbutt]

Oh my man, you have a lot to learn. There are many, many operations every day, to correct a problem with women. Do you really think that when they heal that there is no sexual feeling? Oh, it may take a bit of time to get over the operation but the desire and ability is there and sometimes even stronger.

[Jenni85]

I am 22 years old and just after Easter last year I had a complete hysterectomy/oopherectomy because of endometrial cancer. The short answer to your question is yes but a short answer isn't always the best answer, nor the most accurate.

When I first had the surgery the recovery period was 6 weeks long wherein I was not allowed to have any sex at all which, for me at the time, was like cruel and unusual punishment. During that period, I was put on estrogen therapy and while they got me acclimated to the medicine, I was a mental wreck. Essentially my body was forced into complete menopause like flipping a switch and I was a mess. One moment I was laughing, the next I was crying and the next I was yelling at you for no reason. It wasn't a fun period in my life and I did and said quite a few things that I regret.

Once I was able to have sex again, for a while I was afraid to, thinking that I might hurt myself or somehow I might give the cancer to my partner which, by the way, I knew was impossible, but still couldn't shake the idea out of my head. Then, once I did finally attempt something, I was unable to have an orgasm, Sex, even masturbation, felt different; my body not reacting like it had since I first discovered orgasms. I have always had a difficult time achieving orgasm, but I couldn't have an orgasm for over 4 months after my surgery. The last 2½ months of that period was a psychological block that I unknowingly caused. Once I was made to realize that the sex didn't cause the cancer and that my partner didn't give it to me like it was an STD, I slowly got through it.

Now, 10 months later, I am back to my normal self having normal, and even a bit more intense, orgasms. Even better, as of this past Monday, I am still cancer free. Unfortunately, I am also partner-free.

[b4rry]

Jenni, dear, that could well be due to the choice of potential partners in your area as much as anything else.

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It always amazes me how fragile women can be. Maybe it's the curse of having both heads in one place. ;)

[Jenni85]

I'm sure that has a lot to do with it B4rry. Moving from a city of 150,000 people of all ages to a town of 1,800 mostly retired folks has severely limited the field, but I'm optimistic still.

[b4rry]

Jenni,

Have you considered relocating again? We have lots of places hiring folks with your sill set over this way. (Ummm. I wonder how S2D would like it if you were in her neighborhood. You and her do have a few things in common, you know.) (Thought I was going to suggest you move near me, didn't you?)

[pskao]

I hope you're OK now, Jenni, and that the cancer is in complete remission. And about the small town? When I moved here, my local town had a population of 5000. It's now over 35 000, so towns can grow. :) (Of course, putting in a Del Webb Sun City means that much of the population growth is old people.)

As for hysterectomies, my mother had one after my twin sisters were born, and she was sexually active until she had a stroke five years before she died.

[momsoncurious]

jenni glad you beat the cancer

[shes2deviant]

Great question about hysterectomies...I'm so glad you asked it!!! Good to de-mystify such things.

I've been meaning to say to you, barry, that now that you're in my neck of the woods, we should meet! I was in Concorde a few weeks ago for a seminar, and we have several scheduled for NH over the year. April is in Portsmouth, NH, June is in Littleton, NH, and then the rest of the year is set in ME or VT.

As for Jenni coming here...unless we're hookin' up, hun, I wouldn't wish this on you. The dating pool is severely limited here, imo. I liked it much better when I was in FL. That's where I'd recommend going. Or TX. or CA. Actually, MA is a good place to come to. Northampton is the lesbian capital of the world, and bisexuality is widely accepted. Good place to find a female partner, anyway.

[Jenni85]

Jenni,

Have you considered relocating again? We have lots of places hiring folks with your sill set over this way. (Ummm. I wonder how S2D would like it if you were in her neighborhood. You and her do have a few things in common, you know.) (Thought I was going to suggest you move near me, didn't you?)

B4rry, I doubt that I'll find another job anywhere that is as sweet a deal as I have now. I get paid a really decent salary, have perks out the wazoo and my supervisor is my mom's male friend, (boyfriend sounds so juvenile when talking about a 50 year old guy and a 47 year old woman) though I do love it up your way.

hope you're OK now, Jenni, and that the cancer is in complete remission. And about the small town? When I moved here, my local town had a population of 5000. It's now over 35 000, so towns can grow.

I'm fine pskao, thanks. Actually there is no remission because they got it all when they removed all the parts. No other organs seem to have been infected. Considering the US Census reports for the last 50 years say that the population has remained almost constant, (1,812 in 2000, 1,854 in 1980, 1,778 in 1960) I doubt that it's going to increase at any rate any time soon. Hell, they still have "blue" laws that say that no business can stay open after 11PM, except for bars, which have to close by 1AM and cannot open on Sunday.

[b4rry]

You're on, S2D. Mind you, I don't intend to meet you wearing any funny suit and I have yet to discover where Chuckie is around here, but who needs those? ;)

[b4rry]

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Considering the US Census reports for the last 50 years say that the population has remained almost constant, (1,812 in 2000, 1,854 in 1980, 1,778 in 1960)

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Jenni,

Since last year do you really think your being there will change much for the 2010 census?

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By the way, if anyone cares to explore U.S. Census data, their site is at census.gov

[Jenni85]

B4rry, we don't allow any outside links at all here so I had to abbreviate the link.

It won't change. My brother, who was a resident here during the 2000 census now lives in Philly, so they gained me and lost my bro.

[gmr61]

Glad you beat the cancer Jenni! Its amazing how much more common it is now in younger women.

My sister had the same surgery 5 years agowhen she was 40. She had a pre cancerous condition and her and her doc agreed that taking everything out was the best route rather than waiting for cancer to pop up. It was a rough couple of ,months for her AND her son and daughter who were teenagers at the time as well as for me who at the time lived with her and helped with the kids, bills..etc.

As for her sex life she has had a steady bf for the past 3 years and she said her sex life is good and she IS able to have vaginal sex and have orgasms.

Good luck Jenni!

[Granpa69]

Many many many years ago (in the early '50's) my Grandmother had mentioned having a Hysterectomy. Being a very young lad at the time I wasn't sure what it meant. She explained it this way ... They took out the Crib but left in the Playpen!

Dontcha love Grandmothers?

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[maxxxana]

no, cancer cannot be spread from partner to parter...however the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) can spread by sexual contact. All virus is transmissable by the exchange bodily fluids (AIDS, flu, etc passed in blood, semen, vaginal secretions)

A proliferation of HPV IS associated with an increased risk of developing CERVICAL cancer (no correlation with endometrial CA).

So bottomline, female with increased HPV = risk for cervical cancer
male with increased HPV = risk for genital warts ("condyloma accuminatum")

PS. glad to hear you're still Cancer free Jenni...thanks for sharing the story

[nolank]

Hi,

This note was very old but you are still around so I will mention something that is an odd thing to enter here.

After menopause or a complete hysterectomy it is possible for a woman to continue some of her previous hormones but perhaps not all. In some cases a woman can enjoy sex as before or even better. In other cases she may not be so lucky. This is where I want to offer a comment.

The wife went thru menopause 1990 and immediately had trouble with severe symptoms and oral medications were not effective as her liver would not metabolize the hormone into her blood stream. She suffered for a year and a half before a friend found an article about hormone pellets which can be installed under the skin every 4 months which provide both estrogen and testosterone directly into the blood stream in the same dose and balance as before menopause.

Within a week I had my wife back and she continues to benefit from the pellets at age 75.

It is not just sex but the hormones also delay aging. The best book on hormones I know about it by Dr. Eugen Shippen, "The Testosterone Syndrome", $14.95 Barnes and Noble.

The trouble is to find a doctor that will give this form of therapy.

Two pellet doctors she saw were trained in Augusta GA by Dr. Greenblatt and have passed away. Dr. Natrajan is still practicing there. He has a web site.

Really off the subject of this web site.

I am 22 years old and just after Easter last year I had a complete hysterectomy/oopherectomy because of endometrial cancer. The short answer to your question is yes but a short answer isn't always the best answer, nor the most accurate.

When I first had the surgery the recovery period was 6 weeks long wherein I was not allowed to have any sex at all which, for me at the time, was like cruel and unusual punishment. During that period, I was put on estrogen therapy and while they got me acclimated to the medicine, I was a mental wreck. Essentially my body was forced into complete menopause like flipping a switch and I was a mess. One moment I was laughing, the next I was crying and the next I was yelling at you for no reason. It wasn't a fun period in my life and I did and said quite a few things that I regret.

Once I was able to have sex again, for a while I was afraid to, thinking that I might hurt myself or somehow I might give the cancer to my partner which, by the way, I knew was impossible, but still couldn't shake the idea out of my head. Then, once I did finally attempt something, I was unable to have an orgasm, Sex, even masturbation, felt different; my body not reacting like it had since I first discovered orgasms. I have always had a difficult time achieving orgasm, but I couldn't have an orgasm for over 4 months after my surgery. The last 2½ months of that period was a psychological block that I unknowingly caused. Once I was made to realize that the sex didn't cause the cancer and that my partner didn't give it to me like it was an STD, I slowly got through it.

Now, 10 months later, I am back to my normal self having normal, and even a bit more intense, orgasms. Even better, as of this past Monday, I am still cancer free. Unfortunately, I am also partner-free.

[barbiemom]

Hi all

I had a hysterecromy done after my second child was born. It was due to damage done to my womb in childhood and also my babies were rather large compared to my pettit size. (I'm barely 5' tall).
So here goes. My sex life is as good as it was, even better (but that could be attributed to my divorce and better choice of lovers...). No more period pains (YIPEEEEEEEE), and no chance pf pregnancy. (Whew).
A side effect of a hysterectomy is my nipples are permanently hard, which I suppose encourage potential sex partners to make a move. (Tee hee)

luv ya all

xoxoxo

barbiemom

[Adadddy4You]

Jenni;
A remarkable story indeed and I wish you all the best. Believe me I know about the small town life it amazes me at times especially when I first moved into the town I am in now it was like stepping back in time lol :P.

[Indicest]

Can any doctor put light on this subject with graphics?

[Trailertrash]

Well, Indicest, I can only speak for my situation. My wife, who was "normally sexual," underwent a hysterectomy after our 4th child was born. Her uterus was in a very precarious shape and the Gynocologist was concerned that she might become pregnant again with serious problems, so he removed the uterus. (He left the ovaries in, so the results we experienced may be different from a lady who had a complete hysterectomy) Anyway, even months after the operation, her sex drive remained, her orgasms stayed normal and as time went on, she became more "libidinous" (A word?) and her orgasms became.....well....I guess sensational would be a good descriptive term. She told me that just the knowledge that she couldn't become pregnant again, made the sexual experience more intense and satisfying. Go figure.