What Effects Do Uterine Fibroids Have on Your Sexual Life?

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with uterine fibroids you might be wondering, “How will this affect my sexual life?”
Fibroids can cause problems in many areas of your life, sex, in particular. Fibroids can make sex uncomfortable and painful. They can potentially reduce overall libido and change the way you look. Many women also experience weakness and exhaustion.

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Why might fibroids induce sex pain?

The size and location of fibroids are the two main factors that cause painful or uncomfortable sex. During intercourse, fibroids that grow near the cervix are vulnerable to impact and pressure. Larger fibroids can also cause constant pressure in the uterus, which increases during sex. During intercourse, friction might also be a component.
Fibroids can also have an impact on sexual health and enjoyment in the following ways:

Reduced Sex Drive – Fibroids can cause a variety of hormonal difficulties, including estrogen flow abnormalities. A high level of estrogen in the body might reduce sex drive.
Loss of Energy and Fatigue – Fibroids can cause excessive blood loss, making those who are diagnosed more susceptible to anemia. This, combined with nausea and headaches that typically accompany fibroids, can lead to lethargy and tiredness, which can lower libido.
Irregular Periods – One of the sad aspects of fibroids is that they can cause abnormally extended periods, sometimes up to ten days, resulting in excessive bleeding. Intercourse or any sort of vaginal touch can be difficult and painful due to the high blood flow.

Fibroids can make it difficult to have healthy and joyful sex due to frequent urination, as well as confidence and body difficulties.

THE EFFECTS OF FIBROIDS ON SEX ARE NOT LIMITED TO PAIN

When it comes to the sexual consequences of…well, anything…
It can be beneficial to consider them on three levels:
Physical symptoms that make having and/or enjoying sex more difficult (e.g. lower back pain, frequent peeing, long periods)
Physical symptoms and/or side effects can have a direct impact on your sexual function (e.g. painful sex)
Psychosocial: the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of dealing with the aforesaid symptoms, which affect how you feel about yourself, your desire levels, your energy level, how your husband interacts with you, and so on (e.g. dinging your self-esteem).

However, there are therapy alternatives available to help you reclaim your sexual drive, desire, and enjoyment by treating the root of the problem.

Fibroids Treatment Options

Non-surgical uterine fibroid embolization is the secret to recovering your sex desire. This non-invasive procedure allows you to treat fibroids swiftly and easily, with the least amount of disruption to your daily routine.
When carried out by a trained professional, it:

-Allows for a quick recuperation (as fast as one week)
-Is it a better alternative than surgery (e.g., hysterectomy or myomectomy)
-In a few days, many women can resume moderate activities, and in seven to 10 days, most women can resume usual activities. If you choose non-surgical embolization as your fibroid therapy, you can be up and about and enjoying sex again in no time.

What to expect after the UFE treatment?

Women should avoid intercourse for the first week or so after treatment. Of course, the length of the abstinence period prescribed or suggested will depend on the size of your fibroids and how well you respond to the UFE treatment. The good news is that sex should no longer be painful after your therapy and recovery.