Sex after hysterectomy

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Hi everyone 

Not been back for a couple of years as was doing ok with mental health but I need some support with a question. 

I had a radical hysterectomy 4 years ago and sex has been ok at times but sometimes it’s painful. I have stopped making my partner horny as I don’t want to have sex as I’m not enjoying it. 
Does anyone else still have painful sex and should I speak to my oncologist about it? 
I can’t tell me my partner as he will stop having sex with me and I’m scared he’ll leave me. 

I hope someone can help me 

Thank you 

  • Hi  

    It’s been a long time since I saw your name pop up, so hello again!

    I’m not able to give you any relevant advice  as our situations are very different, but I hope others might be able to help. However, I’d absolutely have a word with your oncologist or at least your CNS. When did you last have a check up?

    Sarah xx


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  • Hi Sarah 

    yes a very long time x I hope you still doing good xxx

  • I’ve had a lot going on to be fair, but I’m still here…I have updated my profile with my latest info, which is too long to get into!

    Sarah xx


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  • Hi Sarah 

    All I can say is wow Cry You really have gone through a lot and still will now for rest of your life. I also had to my gallbladder removed this year (well under 2 months). I’ve now got fibromyalgia too and so in pain everyday with different parts everyday. 
    I seems that after the cancer we both (more you than me) have gone on to have worse health. Sending you hugs and I’m glad you’re still here as you have helped me at the start and made me feel heard and cared about. 

  • Hi  

    I’m just glad to be here even though it’s not easy at times! I found having my gallbladder removed quite straightforward and I hope you did too, but pain every day can be so debilitating in itself with the conditions we now both have to deal with. 

    I hope you might get some other replies to your original post-sometimes the group can seem very quiet.

    Sarah xx


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