Uterine and Intercourse Cancer

Having uterine cancer affects a woman's physical and psychological health, so we have dedicated this article to explaining the relationship between uterine cancer and sexual intercourse in detail.

 

Uterine cancer is cancer that appears in the lining of the uterus or the muscle of the uterus, and it is the most common gynecological cancer. Uterine cancer affects the psychological and physical state of women, and in this article, we will discuss the relationship between uterine cancer and sexual intercourse:

Uterine and intercourse cancer

Cervical cancer affects sexual life, both physically and psychologically, and this can be explained by the following points:

1.     Some uterine cancer treatments cause the vagina to become dry and narrow, making intercourse difficult, painful, and unwanted.

2.     Surgical treatment of uterine cancer causes early menopause, the most prominent symptom of which is vaginal dryness that leads to pain during intercourse.

3.     Radiation therapy affects sexual life because it causes: narrowing and fibrosis of the vagina and an increase in fibrous tissue in the vagina; This makes it less stretchy, vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, and sensitivity of the skin inside the vagina.

4.     Uterine cancer causes many symptoms, including pain during intercourse, and this reduces a woman's sexual desire.

5.     Many women with uterine cancer lose interest in intimacy and sexual intercourse, in other words, their sexual desire decreases due to hormonal changes, fatigue caused by cancer treatment, feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression in most women due to cancer, and changes in the woman’s feeling about her body.

Thus, we have clarified the relationship between uterine cancer and sexual intercourse, and how uterine cancer, its symptoms, and treatments affect the intimate relationship of women.

Uterine cancer and early menopause

Menopause is a period that occurs for a woman when the ovaries stop producing hormones, usually around the age of 51, and causes vaginal dryness and decreased sexual desire in women, and other symptoms, such as:

1. Hot flashes;
2. Sweating;
3. Skin dryness.
4. Tired.
5. Anxiety.

Some uterine cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy and some chemotherapy drugs, cause early menopause. Surgical treatment of uterine cancer also causes early menopause in women, because the operation may involve removing the ovaries.

Therefore, doctors may prescribe a woman’s hormone replacement therapy to relieve some symptoms, and the doctor may also prescribe some vaginal creams and lubricants to relieve vaginal dryness and improve intimacy.

Tips to improve intimacy after uterine cancer

After we have clarified the relationship between uterine cancer and sexual intercourse, intimacy and the overall quality of life for women with uterine cancer can be improved by following the following tips:

• Use of vaginal dilators, lubricants, emollients, or hormonal creams to relieve pain caused by vaginal dryness.
• Always thinking that intimacy is more than just excitement, intercourse, and orgasm, it involves the ability to give and receive love.
• Talk openly with the partner about the feelings the woman is feeling, if she does not want intercourse or if intercourse is uncomfortable.
• Talk to your doctor or caregiver about any concerns about treatment, and how it may affect your sex life.
• Make sure to visit your doctor regularly and follow up on the situation.
• Continue to do your usual activities as much as possible, have a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.

Tips for caring for and supporting a woman with uterine cancer

Family members and friends often play an important role in caring for a woman with uterine cancer and improving her quality of life. They can provide physical and emotional support by following these tips:

• Continuous support and encouragement.
• Giving medications and following up on treatment.
• Talk to your medical care team when needed.
• Help with homework and chores.
• Coordination of medical appointments