XIONG Zhengai, et al. Effects of hysterectomy on psychology and defecation. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University (1):103-105(2003) DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.2003.01.035.
Effects of hysterectomy on psychology and defecation
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.