Risk factors for major depressive disorder and the psychological impact of hysterectomy: a prospective investigation.
The authors prospectively evaluated the risk of major depressive disorder and the psychological impact of recent hysterectomy in 68 women who underwent hysterectomy for non-malignant conditions. Depression, anxiety, body image, sexual functioning, family support, life stress, and subjective gynecological symptoms were assessed 2 weeks before surgery and at 1 month and 4 months after surgery. Depression, anxiety, body image, and subjective gynecological symptoms improved after surgery; however, sexual functioning worsened after surgery. Previous emotional problems and poorer body image, sexual functioning, and higher stress 1 month after surgery are risk factors for post-hysterectomy major depressive disorder.
Yen
Ju-Yu
JY
Deptartment of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, 100 Tzyou 1st Rd., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 807.
Chen
Yung-Hung
YH
Long
Cheng-Yu
CY
Chang
Yu
Y
Yen
Cheng-Fang
CF
Chen
Cheng-Chung
CC
Ko
Chih-Hung
CH
D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D001828:Body Image; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior