I'm almost 8 weeks post my initial surgery (total hysterectomy and left ovary removal where mass was) and 1 week post omentectomy and right ovary removal so I know it's premature. But I'm 40yrs old and prior to all this had a pretty good sex life with my husband. I desperately want it to be similar post all these physical changes. I know when I start chemo there is also a safety issue as I'll be cytotoxic at times.
Is anyone comfortable sharing about sexual changes post surgeries and treatments? I am going to ask my oncologist on the 15th but I would love feedback from women who have actually lived it.
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There is a section in By Your Side that addresses intimacy (p.94-96) with some resources listed including 2 books by Anne Katz, "Women, Cancer, Sex" and "Sex When You're Sick: Reclaiming Sexual Health after Illness or Injury. " Surgery also puts you into immediate menopause which can also create new issues regarding sex along with treatment. You might want to check out www.menopauseandu.ca and/or www.hystersisters.com
Good luck at your Dr appointment today!
Hello everyone and @red1976 @kastoyles @Claudia @KarenMari53
I've posted below 2 very different, yet insightful articles.
How to feel closer:
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/what-to-do-want-feel-closer-to-your-partner/
Preserving Sexual Function in Women Treated for Cancer:
http://www.ascopost.com/issues/january-25-2018/preserving-sexual-function-in-women-treated-for-cancer/
one such is http://www.repagyn.ca/ and can also be found over the counter (but sometimes kept behind the counter - just ask your pharmacist) or KY
I was so surprised...knew it could happen.
The sex ed nurse came to see me during chemo today to talk more about the dilators and also, b/c I am not on HRT, she suggested Vagifem for vaginal moisture and I think she said premarin, which is for maintenance.
http://survivornet.ca/news/watch-our-most-recent-webinar-staying-mindfully-connected-and-experiencing-intimacy-after-a-cancer-diagnosis/
@Ingrid_Canon....you should talk to your gyne onc and see if they will refer you to a sexual health counsellor or someone at your hospital that deals with sexual issues. The dilators should be free through them.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1989534799851828747
This started today online through De Souza institute
Gynecological Cancer Support Group: Restoring Body Image & Sexual Health After Cancer
Direct message me and I can pass you the info.... or you can connect here:
https://cancerchat.desouzainstitute.com/