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Is It Normal To Feel "turned On" Following Endo Surgery W Full Hysterectomy?
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭

So, last week (almost exactly 1 full week ago), I had a full hysterectomy, endometriosis excision, and removal of cysts. I have endo and highly suspected adenomyoisis as well.

I have never really been interested in sex. I've considered myself asexual because it just isn't something I think about and I don't feel sexually attracted to others. However, for the last three days, I have been having a lot of weird, vivid sexual dreams. Like, a LOT. Sometimes I'll have 1 or 2 days during my cycle when… read more

posted September 15, 2020
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I was sexually abused as a child i never spoke out im so sorry what you have been through ladies i think you are all so brave and strong x
During my montly i get the urge more.
Take care everyone x

posted September 18, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I hope that you feel better.

posted September 22, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I’m sorry you are going through this. Sometimes I have dealt with same being on medication - may have side effects of strange dreams or I believe ( in my case) that I actually sleep sleep enough to dream because pain is somewhat controlled.

posted September 16, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you, @A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

posted September 15, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I felt the same after excision. I'm also a childhood sexual abuse survivor.

posted September 15, 2020

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