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The partner's view about hysterectomy

A Lalos1, O Lalos

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Northern Sweden, Umeå, Sweden.

Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|June 1, 1996
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Partners of women undergoing hysterectomy reported improved quality of life and sexual function post-surgery. Most men showed supportive attitudes, with reduced psychological symptoms after the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Hysterectomy impacts women's partners psychologically, socially, and sexually.
  • Limited research exists on the partner's perspective following hysterectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the psychological, social, and sexual consequences of hysterectomy on women's partners.
  • To assess partners' reactions and quality of life changes after hysterectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective interview study with 24 partners of women undergoing hysterectomy for benign uterine conditions.
  • Interviews conducted before hysterectomy and 12-15 months post-surgery.
  • Psychological symptom checklist used to quantify emotional impact.

Main Results:

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  • Approximately 50% of partners exhibited ambivalence towards the hysterectomy decision.
  • Primary concerns included surgical complications and cancer diagnosis.
  • Partners reported negative impacts on sexual and overall quality of life due to women's pre-operative symptoms.
  • Majority of partners experienced improved sexual life and quality of life after hysterectomy.
  • Partners generally received inadequate information from medical staff.

Conclusions:

  • Men in this study displayed supportive attitudes and appropriate reactions to their partner's hysterectomy.
  • Post-surgery, partners showed decreased psychological symptoms and enhanced sexual and overall quality of life.