Sex After Hysterectomy
Women are being cleared for sex too early.
At 6 weeks, even if your sutures are healed, the tissue is at about 50% of normal strength.
In fact, sex is the most common cause of vaginal cuff tears.
Sudden Belly Fat After Your Hysterectomy, Myomectomy Or Endo Excision?
Stress, especially acute stress like major surgery, can significantly impact our bodies. Not to mention the chronic stress you may have been going through leading up to surgery.
When we experience stress, our bodies release cortisol, a hormone associated with the body's "fight-or-flight" response. Cortisol can lead to increased fat accumulation, particularly in the abdominal area.
Let’s Talk Intimacy: Sexual Pleasure After Hysterectomy
Let’s get right to the point... We’re talking about sexual pleasure after a hysterectomy. It's a subject that deserves more attention, understanding, and a sprinkle of optimism.
Let's dive into the realities and the solutions!
The Most Common Ways People “Overdo” It After Surgery
The guidelines for activity after surgery are too vague. Everyone is different, and the details of your health + surgery can impact the timeline for when you can do certain activities, but after working with over 200 women after their surgeries, I’ve noticed some common threads...