[Sexuality and hysterectomy: myths and reality].
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that may interfere with women's sexual sensations and expression. Sexuality may have different meanings. Women submitted to hysterectomy may experience situations that disturb their identity as women. Therefore, reflections must be made on those influences on sexuality. Ideas on gender and sexuality are used in this article to explain concepts and to relate them to the possibilities of nursing care based on changing the dominant paradigm.
Salvador
Rachel Torres
RT
Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar, São Paulo, Brasil. racsal@oi.com.br
Vargens
Octavio Muniz da Costa
OM
Progianti
Jane Márcia
JM
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000523:psychology*; D019529:Sexuality