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Questions about post-op vaginal dryness
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01-03-2009, 11:05 PM
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Posts: 12
Hysterectomy: February 2nd, 2009
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
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pre-op Hysto
another ?? is vaginal dryness involved with cysts on the ovaries?? and meno pause, and with a hysto?? I am 46 year old and have just run into this issue,and what kinda of lubricant is the safest to use?? I have never used lubricant and I am so embarrassed to even ask this question?? but even more so when I found out that I needed it any help would be greatly apriciated thanks
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01-04-2009, 10:20 AM
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Posts: 8,499
Hysterectomy: March 19th, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Questions about post-op vaginal dryness
Hi colacook and
We’re happy you joined the Hystersisters community! There is a ton of solid information on the site, and the members have unlimited cyber-hugs to dispense and experiences to share with you at every stage of your journey to good health!
If you haven’t already done so, please do yourself a favor and register to receive Hysterectomy Checkpoints. It’s one of the best features of the site, in my opinion -- designed to accompany you through the entire hysterectomy experience from start to finish, and beyond!
You can take the opportunity to prepare yourself for what’s ahead by reading the Pre-Op Articles. You might find the following particularly helpful:
Coping With Pre-Op Anxiety & Fear
What to Expect at the Hospital
What to Bring to the Hospital
How Others Can Help
Is Sex Afterwards Really The Same?
You might enjoy browsing through the stories in the Tell Your Hyst-Story section. The posts are sorted by the type of surgery that was performed so it's easy to find the stories that tell about the type of hysterectomy you are scheduled to have.
Through the years, hundreds of women have shared their personal suggestions in Hints from Members that you may also want to peruse.
Vaginal dryness can result if you have your ovaries removed (oophorectomy) and do not take HRT to replace the hormones your ovaries used to make. This condition can cause discomfort and may require the use of either a good lubricant, such as Astroglide or KY Silk-e, or some vaginal estrogen to help produce your own lubricant the way you did prior to the surgery, or both. You physician can help you with this issue if it arises.
Best wishes as you prepare for your trip to the Castle!
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01-04-2009, 11:41 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 2,098
Hysterectomy: November 3rd, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Questions about post-op vaginal dryness
Dryness can come from lower estrogen levels. Some of the really well known lubricants have parabens in them. I guess I would check out something more natural if I were in your shoes. I use Emerita progesterone cream and noticed at their website that they also had a lubricant for dryness. I am sure that some of our other sisters who have personally tried the various products will give you good advice.
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