LAVH: Adding to the surgery

I am scheduled for a LAVH with a BNS (bladder neck suspension), they will also be repairing my rectocele and cystocele. With them doing the LVAH they plan to take my uterus and fallopian tubes. Well, when I wrote on my new to hystersisters April Dawn thought I should ask if they are taking my cervix too and sure enough they are. With all that they are doing and now another thing has my anxiety up. I am not 100% sure why and will find out more at my pre-op appointment however that isn't until April 7th. I am completely assuming it is because of my adenomyosis, or that my stuff is falling or that I have had several bad pap smears.
I know there are women on this site that are or have gone through this. What questions should I ask in order to see if my cervix is something I should keep? How is sex without a cervix? I know there is a lot of information but I want to hear it from someone who has actually been through it. Thank you in advance and thank you Hystersisters for this website. It has a lot of information and helps my anxiety and helps with me not feeling so alone.

ShaniME

Hi ShaniME -

I lost my cervix, along with everything else (no choice for me). But, I did not have all the repairs you are having.

Sex after surgery is different for everyone - some say it is better, some say it is worse, and everywhere in between. For me, sex feels different. My orgasms are not as intense - I miss the muscle contraction of my uterus. But, they are more frequent - go figure.

Here are articles that may provide information:
10 Questions to Help You Decide about the Cervix
Hysterectomy, Cervix, and Intimacy
Hysterectomy, Cervix, and Pelvic Organ Support

Talk to your doctor about your concerns and make the decision that is right for you.