Sexual life after hysterectomy
Wydra, D.; Ciach, K.; Sawicki, S.; Emerich, J.
Ginekologia Polska 74(7): 505-507
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-0011 PMID: 14531320 Document Number: 564326
The evaluation of sexual life after hysterectomy is still controversial. The aim of the study was to analyse the impact of hysterectomy on frequency and quality of the woman's sexual life. 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. 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. Sexual activity overall improved after hysterectomy.