Determination of Sexual Functioning and Factors Affecting Sexual Functions of Women Following Abdominal and Vaginal Hysterectomy

Authors : Sibel Peksoy Kaya, Füsun Terzioğlu

Pages : 119-127

Doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1221224

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Publication Date : 2024-03-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The study was designed as an analytic and descriptive study to determine sexual functioning and the factors affecting sexual functions in women undergoing abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy. Materials and Methods: Based on the power calculation, 120 women (Abdominal hysterectomy=60; Vaginal hysterectomy=60) were included in the study. The study data were collected using “Demographic and Individual Information Form”, “Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)”, and “Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)”. Results: The mean FSFI scores were similar in women who underwent abdominal hysterectomy (22.73±6.94) and vaginal hysterectomy (20.84±8.22) (p>0.05). There was a significant relationship between the mean FSFI score and age, menopausal status, and changes in sexual life after hysterectomy in women in both groups (p<0.05). In women undergoing hysterectomy, there was a negative correlation between FSFI and BDI scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: The mean FSFI score of women who had abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy were similar. In both types of hysterectomy, depression, advanced age and being in menopause affected sexual function negatively. For this reason, it is thought that it is significant increase of the variables that may affect women\'s sexuality (i.e. age, menopause, depression, etc.) and to inform women about their sexual lives in this process, in the training and counseling services that health care professionals will provide for both hysterectomy groups.
Keywords : Abdominal Histerektomi, Vajinal Histerektomi, Cinsellik, Depresyon