Psychiatric morbidity following hysterectomy in Egypt

Abstract

As women undergoing hysterectomy risk psychiatric morbidity, gynecologists should consider less invasive interventions to treat benign conditions.

Risk of depressive disorders in women undergoing hysterectomy: A population-based follow-up study

“…Our study results are consistent with previous studies showing that hysterectomy is associated with depression (Helmy et al, 2008;Jawor et al, 2001). In a two-year prospective observational study in Egypt, Helmy et al found an increase in the risk of depression in women who undergo hysterectomy for benign conditions, whether they had psychiatric comorbidity before surgery or not (Helmy et al, 2008).…”

“…In a two-year prospective observational study in Egypt, Helmy et al found an increase in the risk of depression in women who undergo hysterectomy for benign conditions, whether they had psychiatric comorbidity before surgery or not (Helmy et al, 2008). However, other studies have reported no negative effects on the psychological condition of women after hysterectomy performed for non-malignant causes (Darwish et al, 2014;Farquhar et al, 2008;Gibson et al, 2012;Persson et al, 2010;Yen et al, 2008).…”

Primary infertility and health‐related quality of life in Upper Egypt

“…It is possible that a significant difference would be obtained with larger sample sizes. On the other hand, losing one's maternal role within the family can adversely affect gender identity, sexuality, marital relations, and self-esteem [22] in Egypt. It is therefore also possible that the infertile women in our study maintained an interest in a normal sexual relationship-even with less frequent encounters and a diminished satisfaction-to compensate for the loss of their maternal role.…”

Psychiatric disorders following hysterectomy

“…A study conducted in Egypt found 42.9% respondents were illiterate, 28.6% completed primary, 17.1% completed secondary and 11.3% completed graduation. 16 An Indian study also found that, majority (62%) of the respondents were illiterate. 15 Regarding the psychiatric disorders the current study revealed that, psychiatric disorders were present in 38.3% of hysterectomized women while in control group it was 28.1%.…”