Effects of hysterectomy on psychology and defecation
- VernacularTitle:子宫切除术后对性心理及排便功能影响的研究
- Author:
Zhengai XIONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hysterectomy;
Operation method;
Sexual psychology;
Defecation
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
1987;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate alteration of sexual function and defecation after hysterectomy with two different operation techniques. Methods: Total hysterectomy was performed in 31 patients(groupA) ,and inlrafascial hysterectomy was carried out in 31 patients. Alterations of sexual function and defecation after operation were investigated by using a questionnaire. Results : The incidence of anxiety and depression during intercourse was 50. 8% ; 45% of patients complained of decreased libido and decreased quality of coitus. There existed no signficant difference between group Aand B. The defecation habit was altered in 45% of cases. The incidence in group A was higher than in group B. Conclusion :The hysterectomy led to alteration of sexual function . It was necessary to give guidance of sexual surgery technique and intrafascial hysterectomy was a better choice.
