Can you still produce eggs after partial hysterectomy and have one ovary?
It depends on which part of the uterus is removed during a partial hysterectomy and whether or not the ovaries are preserved.
Ovary preservation: If one ovary is preserved during a partial hysterectomy, it is still possible to produce eggs. The ovary will continue to release eggs during the menstrual cycle, and the woman can still become pregnant. The other ovary will not produce eggs because it is not connected to the uterus.
Ovary removal: If both ovaries are removed during a partial hysterectomy, it is not possible to produce eggs. The ovaries are the organs that produce eggs, so their removal will result in infertility. The removal of both ovaries is called an oophorectomy.
A partial hysterectomy does not affect the vagina, so sexual function is usually not affected. However, the removal of the ovaries can cause hormonal imbalances, which can lead to symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.