WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: No Libido since hysterectomy

Re: No Libido since hysterectomy

From: Anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 14:28:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 21 Mar 2003, Hillary wrote: >
>I recently had a total hysterectomy as a result of Stage III ovarian
>cancer. I am OK at the moment except that since the surgery I have been
>very "asexual" - no thoughts in my mind whatsoever on intimacy with my
>partner. My Dr. prescribed estrotest. I have not yet started taking
>it; I was wondering if any other women have experienced this problem and
>if hormone replacements such as estrotest have helped? I would like to
>be back in the saddle again, so to speak. Any comments? Please send VIA
>EMAIL-(I dont visit boards regularly). Thanks, Hillary

First of all, you didn't include your email in the message. How long ago did you have your hysterectomy? It can take a while after major surgery for your body to get back to normal. Since you had ovarian cancer I assume that they took your ovaries also. If they did you are now in surgical menopause. Surgical menopause can be harder on you than a normal menopause because the hormones stop suddenly instead of gradually. I would definitely try the hormone replacement, it could make a big difference for you. You can also try going to http://www.hystersisters.com

It is a support site, not a medical site but you can ask questions and get feedback from a lot of women that have had hysterectomies. Good Luck!

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