A woman’s genitals and organs for pregnancy are in the pelvis (lower part of the belly). These are some organs that are in the pelvis:
- Uterus (womb)
- Cervix (the entrance to the womb at the top of the vagina)
- Fallopian tubes, ovaries (the organs that make eggs and hormones)
- Vagina
- Vulva (the outside parts, such as the clitoris and the inner and outer lips of the vagina)
- Bladder (the storage organ for urine)
- Rectum (the bottom end of the intestines)
Cancer of any of these organs can affect your sex life. If you have surgery to take out an organ with cancer, sometimes others must be removed, too. The exact surgery will depend on the type of cancer. Take this drawing with you, and talk with your surgeon about what is planned. Ask how the surgery will affect your sex life. If part of the vagina is being removed, ask about having it rebuilt. If you think you may want to have children later, be sure to ask about that too.
Sex after surgery
After surgery, it may take a few weeks for you to heal before you can have sex. Talk with your surgeon about how long you should wait. If you have pain or problems during sex, tell the doctor and find out what you can do to help it.
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