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Step 1
Prepare for menopause symptoms after a hysterectomy. These symptoms may be more severe than natural menopause symptoms.
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Step 2
Talk to your doctor to find out if hormone replacement therapy is right for you and what kind you should take. Hormone replacement therapy is a common prescription that replaces lost estrogen and relieves the effects of menopause.
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Step 3
Know your options when it comes to hormone replacement therapy. You can take oral estrogen pills or non-oral products such as patches, gels, vaginal creams and tablets. These are considered safer than oral treatments since they have a slightly lower risk of stroke.
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Step 4
Be aware that your sex life can change after a hysterectomy. Some women have no change, some women find sex to be more satisfying and some find they have little or no arousal. This is treatable with help for a doctor. If intercourse is painful, this may be due to the removal of the cervix and shortening of the vagina. Changing positions may help.
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Step 5
Seek help from your doctor if you experience depression, which is common after a hysterectomy due to the change of hormones in the body and the way a woman views herself. This is treatable, so see your doctor as soon as possible if you notice symptoms.
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Step 6
Treat vaginal dryness with a lubricant or vaginal moisturizer to prevent discomfort, irritation or pain during intercourse.
Comments
Mageswary said
on 5/12/2008 I had a hysterectomy last November and only started back sex life after 4 months. Now everytime,my husband and i have sex, he always feels not comfortable as not being able to penerate thru my vagina like before. and i also feel that he is not going in. why and what to do in order for us to enjoy our sexlife like usual