Are Vaginal Discharge And An Increased Libido Normal After An Uterus Removal Surgery?

Posted on Sat, 25 Nov 2017

Question: I had cervical cancer at 35 yrs old but they didn't take my ovaries, they haven't worked in last 10 years and now at 68 they have started working again should I see a gyn?Is that a problem?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 hours later)

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Hello,
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Please follow up with the following additional details so that I can give you a definite answer--

-Were your uterus removed for treatment of cervical cancer?
-What are the exact symptoms you are experiencing at present that made you think that ovaries are functioning now?

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Dr.Lekshmi

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Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)

yes my uterus was removed, I have sexual feelings there and what I would call, a normal discharge. same as when I was younger. As I said I'm 68 years old and was wondering if this is normal?

They did not remove my ovaries, just my uterus.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (4 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Vaginal.discharge alone can occur in post menopausal women due to atrophic vaginitis. Atrophic vaginitis occur due to inflammation of vagina associated with lack of estrogen.
However, since you noticed increased libido possibility of increased estrogen secretion should be ruled out. Certain ovarian tumors can secrete estrogen.
Vaginal examination, vaginal swab microscopy and vaginal ultrasound is recomended at this point.Please be advised to follow up with your gynecologist to undergo necessary evaluation.

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Dr.Lekshmi

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