The uterus and ovaries are both very, very important parts for a woman. The uterus not only bears the function of nurturing life, but also plays an important role in making women become women. The role of the ovaries is also very important. If all the ovaries are removed, women will lose their ability to conceive. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the hazards of hysterectomy and ovariectomy.
1、 The hazards after hysterectomy
1. Menstruation disappears. Menstruation is formed by the periodic shedding of the endometrium, which naturally disappears after hysterectomy.
2. Decreased vaginal discharge. Vaginal secretions are composed of secretions from the uterine cavity, cervical glands, and vaginal exfoliated cells. Patients with uterine fibroids experience a significant decrease in vaginal secretions after hysterectomy due to the enlargement of the uterine cavity and abnormal increase in secretions.
3. Early onset of menopausal symptoms. The blood supply to the ovaries comes from the ascending branches of the ovarian and uterine arteries. The literature reports that the blood supplied to the ovaries from the uterine side accounts for about 50% to 70%. Hysterectomy can affect the blood supply to the ovaries and accelerate ovarian failure. Siddle et al. demonstrated that women who undergo hysterectomy experience ovarian failure 4 years earlier than those who undergo natural menopause, and 34% of women experience ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms within 2 years after surgery.
4. Hysterectomy affects the integrity of the pelvic floor, shortens the vagina, and has a certain impact on sexual activity. Performing subtotal hysterectomy or intrafascial hysterectomy greatly reduces the impact on sexual activity.
5. The cardiovascular incidence rate is rising. After hysterectomy, ovarian function is premature, estrogen secretion is reduced, cardiovascular incidence rate is increased, and patients are prone to obesity, hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis, etc.
2、 The hazards after ovarian removal
Many people say that after removing the ovaries, they cannot conceive. However, this is not the case. Women's ovaries are actually bilateral. Generally speaking, if one ovary is removed while the other is preserved and has good function, the remaining ovary can be completely replaced without affecting a woman's fertility.
But if both ovaries are completely removed, the egg cells will be nowhere to be found, and fertility will naturally be hopeless. Therefore, firstly, a woman's fertility will be greatly affected.
In addition to egg cells, the ovaries are also a source of estrogen. The development of female sexual characteristics relies entirely on the secretion of estrogen by the ovaries. However, if a woman has already developed basic sexual characteristics, then estrogen only plays a role in maintaining female sexual characteristics, and the demand is very low.
And adrenaline is fully capable of replacing the ovaries, so even if both ovaries are completely removed, it will not affect a woman's sexual characteristics or change her appearance and body shape.
However, besides easily affecting pregnancy, removing the ovaries can also lead to premature ovarian failure, which can cause some menopausal symptoms that may be difficult for people to adapt to temporarily.
This article provides a detailed introduction to the effects of hysterectomy and ovariectomy on the female body. As a woman, it is essential to take good care of your uterus and ovaries, and never let them be damaged, otherwise it may lead to very serious consequences.
