Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 8, Issue 13 (November 2018)

ISSN Print: 2160-8792   ISSN Online: 2160-8806

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African Woman Sexuality: Assessment after Hysterectomy for Uterine Benign Disorders Based on Two Scales; PISQ 12/DFSI

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DOI: 10.4236/ojog.2018.813146    661 Downloads   1,351 Views  

ABSTRACT

Background: Several authors are studying sexual activity of hysterectomies women. However, the review of literature reveals few data in sub-Saharan Africa on the psychological and sexual impact of this treatment option. Objective: To assess sexual activity and sexual satisfaction of women after hysterectomy for benign disorders. Methods: Single center analytical study based on patient opinion. It was conducted in a five-year period: from January 2012 to December 2016 at the Yopougon teaching Hospital. Results: Hysterectomy accounted for 15.9% of gynecological surgical activities. Hysterectomy for benign pathology accounted for 3.3% of hysterectomies. The average age was 47.6 years old. The indications were dominated by uterine fibroid (88.68%). Hysterectomy was performed by the abdominal route in 86.79% of cases. Sexual activity was resumed in the second trimester post-operative in 69.81%. After hysterectomy, dyspareunia was reduced (p < 0.05), orgasm was more intense (p < 0.05) with a greater sexual satisfaction (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study shows that there is no significant difference for women’s sexuality before and after hysterectomy.

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Abdoul, K. , Aka, E. , Fanny, M. , Cauphy, A. , Olou, N. , Konan, J. and Horo, A. (2018) African Woman Sexuality: Assessment after Hysterectomy for Uterine Benign Disorders Based on Two Scales; PISQ 12/DFSI. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 8, 1445-1455. doi: 10.4236/ojog.2018.813146.

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