Sequelae of hysterectomy for uterine cancer

Before menopause, the endocrine system between the uterus and ovaries maintains a precise and subtle dynamic balance. After the uterus is removed, this balance will inevitably be destroyed, and the ovarian function will decline, and the menopausal symptoms will appear earlier and more obviously. There are also certain sequelae to the body, so you must pay attention to it at this time.

Estrogen is the most important hormone regulating female sexual function, and the ovaries are the main secretory organs. After hysterectomy, the blood supply and function of the ovaries are affected, and most women will experience varying degrees of changes in sexual function, such as decreased or absent libido, decreased frequency of sexual activity, decreased sexual responsiveness, difficulty in orgasm, and decreased sensation of reproductive organs.
The female urinary system is homologous to the reproductive system and is both an estrogen-dependent organ.
After hysterectomy, the estrogen level decreases, which can cause the elastic tissue around the urethra to become thinner, resulting in urinary incontinence, atrophy of the urethral mucosa, decreased resistance, and easy induction of urinary tract infection, frequent urination, urgency, urinary pain and other urinary tract irritation symptoms. Domestic data show that more than 40% of women experience urinary system symptoms after hysterectomy, which is significantly higher than women with natural menopause and healthy women.