Sexual Dysfunction After Hysterectomy

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Sexual Dysfunction After Hysterectomy

			FSD
Female Sexual Disorder and the HysterSisters While there is little information written specifically for women who have had a hysterectomy and experiencing sexual dysfunction, the goal is to collect information and provide it to the HysterSisters.com community. Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is characterized in ways both physical and emotional/psychiatric. FSD is not only complex in its definition, it seems to become more complicated with the added experience of the woman who has had a hysterectomy with loss of ovaries through removal, chemotherapy, or loss of function (for those retaining ovaries) from the surgical experience. Sexual dysfunction within the HysterSisters community is observed as a post-op experience, usually many months post-op. It is also noteworthy that experiencing FSD is a surprise to the woman who has experienced a hysterectomy and who was previously enjoying a satisfying sexual relationship with her husband of many years. Whether a HysterSister is in her 20's or her 60's, the report of distress over sexual dysfunction spans the age brackets. Researchers tell us that about 50% women surveyed feel that a satisfying sexual relationship is important to their quality of life. Distress is reported by those HysterSisters whose Female Sexual Dysfunction has interrupted that enjoyment. There are four main categories of FSD: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) Female Orgasmic Disorder Sexual Pain Disorders

Talk To Your Doctor About FSD

on 06-25-2005 - 08:44 AM

If you find yourself distressed and concerned about your sexuality, its important to schedule an appointment with your physician. While sexuality may not be an easy topic of discussion, its very important. Share your struggle with your physician. Without your persistance there can be no treatment.

Below are some ideas to consider as you prepare for that appointment.

Educate yourself.
Read books and articles to better understand what to ask your doctor.
Initiate conversation.
Don’t expect your doctor to specifically ask about your concern.
Take a helpful article.
"I was reading this book/article and wondered what you thought about it."
Prepare a discussion starter.
"I was hoping that you might be able to help me with this problem I am having."
Acknowledge the subject.
Discussing sex can be embarrassing or uncomfortable but you need medical direction for treatment.
Be specific.
Be sure and use an accurate description of the problem and appropriate vocabulary.
Persist.
"If you can't help me with this, who would you recommend?"
Share information.
If you've heard of a potential treatment, provide the information to your doctor. This is especially helpful if the information is based on research and already accepted in the medical community.
Bring your spouse or a friend.
Sometimes it might help you to bring someone with you to your appointment. It can possibly help to provide support for you.
Ask for additional time.
If you find the doctor doesn't seem to have adequate time for a discussion, ask for additional time. Or ask if you need to make another appointment for a longer time slot.
After your appointment.
If you are unsatisfied with the discussion with your doctor, don't stop there. This will take effort on your part. Don't give up!
Keep Looking.
Look for a physician who will listen if you are not satisfied with the discussion during your appointment
Ask for physician referrals.
Friends and family may have referrals for you to consider. Especially keep an ear out for friends who may struggle from similar concerns.
"Interview" several/many doctors.
It may take you several doctor appointments before you find the physician that you feel most comfortable and is most helpful.

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) Facts

on 06-22-2005 - 08:30 PM

Once seen as mostly a psychological issue, in recent years female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has been recognized as a wide spread problem with physiological aspects that are treatable. According to reported data, up to 43 percent of women in the United States experience some form of FSD. One of the most commonly reported types of FSD is female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD).

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD)[list][*] FSAD is the persistent or recurrent inability to attain or ma ... [Read More]




	Female Sexual Dysfunction Discussions Articles Link Resources




	Female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (FSDD)

	Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) Facts

	FSD and the HysterSisters

	FSD Categories and Prevalance

	FSD Glossary

	Pain During Intercourse - Post Hysterectomy

	Sexual Desire - Sexual Response

	Talk To Your Doctor About FSD

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