The Effect of Hysterectomy in Securing Sexual Desire and Satisfaction

Introduction & Hysterectomy is a high incidence operation and there are differences of opinion about sexual desires after hysterectomy in lectures. Incidence of sexual disorders after hysterectomy various from 10- 40 percent. In this study، Sexual satisfaction after hysterectomy was evaluated in 100 females، of 40- 50 years old (50 women before and after hysterectomy and 50 women without hysterectomy). Sample was chosen random from the women who had no interfering factors and they were asked necessary information through question sheets. Sexual quality، desire and satisfaction after hysterectomy decreased. On the other hand dyspareunia decreased but dryness of vagina increased after hysterectomy. So dyspareunia doesn''t contribute to sexual satisfaction decrease but vaginal dryness leads to it. After hysterectomy the sence of aging and depression increased and partner desire decreased. Thus، after Hysterectomy، there was a decrease in the sexual stimulation and vaginal dryness. Psychological changes and vaginal dryness (which is due to important organic changes، resulting from psychological factors) are the main causes for the reduction of sexual desire and satisfaction after hysterectomy. So women must supported against the psychological problems of hysterectomy and vaginal dryness should be treated is order to avoid the sexual problems.