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Is It Safe To Have Sex After Hysterectomy?

I have given birth to a preterm baby its due date was on june10th 2015 bt dude to high BP dey had to delivery my baby by 13th April 2015 and after the Cesarian i was bleeding so they had to do hysterectomy n remove my uterus(only) since it was not contracting they had to remove..... so my question is -can i have sex with my hubby directly or he sud wear a condom -In future sud he wear condom or its OK if sperm enter inside me -Will it be a infection if sperm enters me? Please suggest?
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Hi!
I can understand your concern.

Sorry to know that your uterus has been surgically removed because of the uncontrolled bleeding following C-section.
Incomplete data: Which type of hysterectomy done?

Yes, it is quite safe to have sex after hysterectomy.

Assuming that you had a subtotal hysterectomy – the main body of the uterus (womb) is removed, leaving the cervix (neck of the womb) in place.
You must wait for 2-4 weeks to get back to sex.

However if total hysterectomy (removal of both uterus and cervix) you must wait for at least 6 weeks to have sex (because of late healing of the back of the vagina).

Having a hysterectomy doesn’t mean you can’t have an orgasm. You still have your clitoris and labia, which are highly sensitive during sex.

There is no need for hubby to wear a condom, as the seminal fluid in the vagina will not cause any infection.

I would suggest you to do pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) to help your recovery. These exercises can also tone up the muscles of your vagina and help improve sexual sensation.

Hope these suggestions could be of great help for you.
A feed back is appreciated.
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Is It Safe To Have Sex After Hysterectomy?

Hi! I can understand your concern. Sorry to know that your uterus has been surgically removed because of the uncontrolled bleeding following C-section. Incomplete data: Which type of hysterectomy done? Yes, it is quite safe to have sex after hysterectomy. Assuming that you had a subtotal hysterectomy – the main body of the uterus (womb) is removed, leaving the cervix (neck of the womb) in place. You must wait for 2-4 weeks to get back to sex. However if total hysterectomy (removal of both uterus and cervix) you must wait for at least 6 weeks to have sex (because of late healing of the back of the vagina). Having a hysterectomy doesn’t mean you can’t have an orgasm. You still have your clitoris and labia, which are highly sensitive during sex. There is no need for hubby to wear a condom, as the seminal fluid in the vagina will not cause any infection. I would suggest you to do pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) to help your recovery. These exercises can also tone up the muscles of your vagina and help improve sexual sensation. Hope these suggestions could be of great help for you. A feed back is appreciated.