no ovaries and sex? Does it really change your desire?

had a TAH on the 16th but I kept my ovarvies because I just turned 46 and have not gone through menopause. I got the pathology results last week and it showed endometrial cancer type 1 ,now I am having my ovarvies removed on Tuesday. I so far at 2 weeks post-op feel great. I don't seem to feel any different at all but I am wanting to hear from others my age who had their ovarvies removed how did it make you feel and what about sex? I worry as my husband and I really enjoy it now. My dr is not going to put me on any HRT because of cancer concerns. Thanks

Hi Sandi,

I am a little older than you and had my ovaries removed '03. I have not had any problems with libido or intimacy. I do use a vaginal cream from my dr to help with dryness.

I wish you the best on your surgery Tuesday.

s

My libido is just about zero. However, that doesn't mean that sex isn't great. It's just that I never look for it or desire it. Once my DH and are in the act, of course, it feels wonderful!!

For me the difference is like night and day. I had my ovaries removed 11 months ago and I have had no desire for sex since. Before the TAH I had a very healthy libido and an active sex life. Now dh almost always has to initiate things, but once in the act I do enjoy it.

I had a TAH in '97 and have no problems with libido. I will be 45 this year. I have to use lubricant though but other than that everything seems to be working fine. My problem is with my memory. Anyone have suggestions about that?

Hi,

I was worried about this too, but have had no problems - just the same libido as before, sex is no longer uncomfortable, and I am not dry or anything like that. I'm 39.