I had my uterus, cervix, and one ovary and both tubes removed My vagina and one ovary remains I felt aroused about a week after the hysterectomy and have had some mild orgasms (contractions) in my vagina They were not painful but actually felt very very good, better than before the operation. Sex after a hysterectomy is a major concern for many women considering this surgery, but it doesn’t have to be. Doctors recommend waiting six weeks until after your surgery to have penetrative sex, but you can experiment with other sexual activities before then.
Intimacy and sex after a hysterectomy are just some of common concerns for women preparing for, or recovering from, the uterine procedure It is typically recommended to wait six weeks before having intercourse after a hysterectomy if your cervix was removed The vaginal cuff requires time to heal and could be ruptured with intercourse. How does a bilateral oophorectomy (both ovaries removed) affect sex About 50% of hysterectomies include the removal of the ovaries, especially in cases involving cancer If you are a woman (or her husband) and worried about sex after a hysterectomy, this article is for you
