Ok Ladies I realize most of you are to young to be able to answer this but those of you that are, how did it change your sex life? Better, Worse? My wife goes in on Wed so I'm trying to get a handle on what I can expect and how I can help her recover. Thanks for your help.
I am not a gal, but this question is pretty gender neutral since there is a lot of information out there on the matter and guys are affected as well.
After a woman has a hysterectomy her system will NOT be the same. It can cause some pretty significant sexual issues, from lack of natural lubrication (easy to overcome with lubes) and even a huge drop in sex drive. Some women don't have these issues, but a great many DO. The ability to have unprotected sex without pregnancy is replaced with other issues many times. But there are tests that can be done to determine if the lack of sex drive is hormonal (normally it is) and that can be corrected with medication.
It is great you are asking this. It IS a valid concern. But I would also suggest talking to the Dr. since this question is common and frankly the Dr. would have already had the answers for you. Heck, they may also be in any pamphlets you may have gotten on the procedure.
I know a woman who had a Hysterectomy about 3 yrs ago. She was 49 and had a very high sex drive. After the procedure her sex drive was not the same. She saw a doctor and he said while the procedure can reduce your sex drive, much of it can be psychological also. All women are different. I believe she ended up using some sort of aid to help her increase her sex drive. Over time it came back but never to the heights it was before the procedure. Luckily for her husband was very understanding.
There are many sites you can visit to get more info. And I would also advise seeing a doctor.
