Having fibroids and having a total hysterectomy will affect sex?

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Nguyen Chi Quang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
The problem of having sex after a total hysterectomy is a question many women have. Worry affecting the husband and wife relationship and family happiness makes many people hesitate, even refuse to have a hysterectomy to treat the disease. But does total hysterectomy really affect sex?

1. When is a hysterectomy needed?

Hysterectomy is a necessary indication to treat diseases such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine cancer,...
If the uterus is not removed, the patient will have to live along with pain, even dangerous effects on health and life. It is the pain and inflammation from these diseases that are the cause of dryness and decreased libido in women.

2. Can a total hysterectomy have sex?

Many people often think that the uterus is a necessary part to create the emotional and physical conditions that help in the relationship between husband and wife. In fact, the uterus only has the role of nurturing and protecting the fetus. The part that controls the body's endocrine system, secreting female hormones, determines the desire is the ovaries. This is the endocrine organ that regulates the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and stimulates conception.

In addition, there are no medical studies that show that a hysterectomy can affect sexual performance. The uterus does not affect the marital relationship. After being taken care of and recovering from a total hysterectomy, people who have a total hysterectomy can have normal relationships.
According to a 2-year study of 1,000 women aged 35-49 years who had had a hysterectomy, of which 90% had not yet entered menopause, they found that their sexual activity Some of these women are not only unaffected, but much improved. The positive reactions on the number of times of intercourse, the number of "climax" have proved this. Pain during intercourse is also significantly reduced.
On the other hand, when suffering from diseases related to the uterus such as: fibroids, cancer, abnormal bleeding, ... women often have gynecological infections that cause itching, discharge, and smelly discharge. , ... affects the desire and ability to meet sexual needs. The removal of the uterus, definitive treatment of the disease helps women have good health, flexibility, emotional support, helps women increase pleasure, increase attractiveness, "love" therefore also becomes promoted. more flowers.
Therefore, women can safely perform hysterectomy to treat uterine fibroids to ensure health and family happiness.

3. Treatment of uterine fibroids with robotic surgery - Restore women's health

Robotic laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids is considered the leading method today with uterine fibroids. Advantages of robotic laparoscopic surgery in Vinmec compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery and open surgery include:

No traditional vision restrictions, optimal image quality with greater accuracy. The robot has 4 hands, equivalent to 2 surgeons, which eliminates unnecessary vibrations (hand tremors). Capable of operating in difficult positions, can move freely at 6 angles, wriggle into the smallest and deep cavities. Safe, minimize the risk of complications, surgical infection. Less pain compared to conventional surgery. Less blood loss, quick recovery, reduced hospital stay. Ensure aesthetics due to very small surgical scars. A team of highly qualified doctors with many years of experience. Outstanding post-surgery program with many outstanding features: 24-hour care by doctors, continuous monitoring for at least 3 days after surgery; A team of anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists are always together to ensure the earliest and painless recovery. Modern monitoring equipment (heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, pulse measurement) for 24/24. Dedicated and professionally trained nursing care for post-operative cases.

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