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<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="btljqfe3-0-0">The impact of hysterectomy on sexual health and hormones</li>
<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="btljqfe3-0-0">The importance of open communication with your surgeon</li>
<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="btljqfe3-0-0">Significance of regular pelvic exams even after hysterectomy</li>
<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="btljqfe3-0-0">Potential complications like scar tissue formation and pelvic floor spasms</li>
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In this episode, we demystify the impact of various hysterectomy types on sexual health, emphasize the need for open communication with your surgeon, and highlight the importance of pre- and post-hysterectomy pelvic exams.

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