[Local investigation concerning psychic and sexual functioning a short time after hysterectomy]

Olivier Graesslin, O Graesslin, C. Martin-Morille, M C Leguillier-Amour, Thomas Darnaud, T Darnaud, Nixon Valentin Zumaeta Gonzales, N Gonzales, F. Bancheri, M. Levert, J Bory, J P Bory, G Harika, Renê Faustino Gabriel, R Gabriel, C Quéreux, C Quereux
Gynecologie, obstetrique & fertilite · 2002 · vol. 30(6) , pp. 474–482 · doi:10.1016/s1297-9589(02)00370-3 · PMID:12146148 · W2090263343
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This regional survey found that hysterectomy had a limited psychosexual impact, with 30.4% reporting changes in sexual life, 32% experiencing low libido, and varying effects on orgasm and dyspareunia.

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UNLABELLED: Hysterectomy is one of the most common operations done throughout the world. Patients' concerns about sexual functioning after hysterectomy is great. OBJECTIVE: We wanted to evaluate, through a local investigation based on a questionnaire, the psychosexual impact of this operation and to compare our data to those available in the literature. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 534 patients operated between of 01.01.1997 and 31.12.1997 for a benign uterine pathology (prolapse excluded) were included. Questions were about sexual and psychological functioning after hysterectomy. The main outcome measures were changes in the sexual life, sexual desire, orgasm, dyspareunia, frequency of sexual relations. Abdominal and vaginal surgical approaches were compared for some items when possible. RESULTS: After the operation, 83.3% of the patients felt better, 30.4% of the patients mentioned changes in their sexual life, 32% of low libido rates was noticed (and there was a significant difference between abdominal and vaginal surgical approaches), 27.6% of the patients had less frequent orgasm and only 8.8% experienced orgasm more frequently, 15% suffer from dyspareunia, and 15% were more engaged in sexual intercourse. CONCLUSION: Psychosexual impact of hysterectomy is limited and is not more frequent when vaginal surgery is performed, but pre- and post-operative prevention can be useful.

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Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Sexual Behavior Sexual Behavior Sexual Behavior Adult Depression Depression Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Female Humans Hysterectomy Libido Orgasm Retrospective Studies Surveys and Questionnaires Women's Health

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