[Sexual life after hysterectomy].
OBJECTIVE
The evaluation of sexual life after hysterectomy is still controversial.


METHODS
The aim of the study was to analyse the impact of hysterectomy on frequency and quality of the woman's sexual life.


METHODS
The total of 539 women operated in II Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1990-2000 were interviewed about symptoms as well as advantages and disadvantages after abdominal hysterectomy.


RESULTS
Sexual desire after operation decreased. The rate of dyspareunia dropped. Frequency of sexual intercourse and orgasm decreased non-significantly. The percentage of women non reporting vaginal dryness decreased significantly from 18.5% to 37.3% after hysterectomy.


CONCLUSIONS
Sexual activity overall improved after hysterectomy.
Wydra
Dariusz
D
Kliniki Ginekologii AM w Gdańsku.
Ciach
Katarzyna
K
Sawicki
Sambor
S
Emerich
Janusz
J
D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003075:Coitus / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology*; D007989:Libido; D008875:Middle Aged; D009948:Orgasm; D011788:Quality of Life; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D016387:Women's Health