Depression and hysterectomy: A prospective study

Is the Uterus a Sexual Organ? Sexual Function Following Hysterectomy

“…Deterioration in sexual function has also been shown to occur on long‐term follow‐up [23,43]. Various reasons have been suggested for this, such as hormonal changes [14], associated BSO [23,39,43], and advancing age [39,63]. Pre‐hysterectomy depression, dyspareunia, sexual problems, and unsatisfactory sexual relationships have been shown to be associated with poor postoperative outcome [39,53].…”

symptom Experience in Women After Hysterectomy

“…In women, fear of having cancer, prior mental health status, and history of depression are related to psychologic sequelae after hysterectomy. Some researchers sug-gest that women with preoperative depression are at increased risk for depression after surgery (Lalinec-Michaud & Engelsmann, 1984;Naughton & McBee, 1997). Moore and Tolley (1976) reported that 32% of their 47 patients were depressed 3 months after abdominal hysterectomy; however, 64% of these women were depressed before surgery.…”

Sexual Adjustment After Hysterectomy

“…Most women can expect to feel sadness, regardless of how much they welcomed the hysterectomy as a relief for their symptoms. While anxiety and grief are common, depression requiring professional intervention does not occur in a majority (Lalinec-Michaud & Engelsmann, 1984). The severity of depression that develops after a hysterectomy is related to the loss of sexual identity, altered body image, cultural background, and family roles.…”

“…Although most gynecologic surgery nurses have developed excellent plans for the immediate physical care of their patients, the educational and counseling needs are too often neglected. Although concerned about the surgical procedure and how soon they can return to work routines, according to research, women are most concerned about sexual functioning after their hysterectomy (Lalinec-Michaud & Engelsmann, 1984). To neglect their need for information about this important aspect is to neglect an important part of their recovery.…”