A member asked:

What happens if cervical stump is not closed in subtotal hysterectomy, where does the sperm go?

Q: what happens if cervical stump is not closed in subtotal hysterectomy, where does the sperm go?

: Cervical stump is ALWAYS closed from the abdominal side in this operation. The sperms do not survive in the stump.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Cervical stump is ALWAYS closed from the abdominal side in this operation. The sperms do not survive in the stump.

Answered 1/4/2022

0 views

Thank

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It probably does not go much further as the the nurturing environment of endometrium is not there. Whatever gets through the upper end of the cervix is likely destroyed by macrophages.

Answered 1/4/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

What happens if cervical stump is not closed in subtotal hysterectomy, where does the sperm go?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Wheres do sperm go after partial hysterectomy. Cervix in place? Does it stay out of intra-abdominal?

A member asked:

After supercervical hysterectomy the cervix is left. Is this sewn shut? Where does sperm go? I know when you have a total - there is a vaginal cuff made. What is made for cervix remaining to keep sperm out and away from ovaries?

A member asked:

I experience infrequent very dark watery discharge this showed up almost 3 years after subtotal hysterectomy vag culture negative cervical stump reddened please advise?

A member asked:

Cervix closed after partial/subtotal hysterectomy. Has to be closed to uterine body right? Or pregnancy can occur with ovaries left in place. I get conflicted answers. Why when cervix removed, its a cuff added but nothing is done when cervix remains?

A member asked:

How is the cervix closed after supracervical partial hysterectomy? Is it sutured shut or cauterized? How effective is cauterization?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Are cervical stumps sewed shut so sperm doesnt pass in to abdominal? This is for partial hysterectomy?

Where does sperm go on subtotal hysterectomy? Is the cervix suture closed? Meaning no sperm can pass to the ovaries?

Where does sperm go after partial hysterectomy. Cervix remains. Why does ectopic pregnancies happen? Shouldnt it be closed?

Question for a surgeon who does hysterectomies. Partial hysterectomy; where does sperm go? Is the neck of cervix closed?

Cervical stump remains cause of subtotal hysterectomy. How is this closed off to prevent ectopic pregnancies with ovaries remaining?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?