(S11) evaluation of sexual desire and performance after total hysterectomy in premenopausal women: does it increase or decrease?

Abstract Background Studies conducted on the desire and performance of premenopausal women following total hysterectomy surgery are associated with different and contradictory results. Some studies have reported an increase in sexual activity due to not worrying about pregnancy, and some have reported a decrease in sexual desire and frequency of sex due to depression. In this study, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women who have undergone total hysterectomy is compared with the control group and the population average, and its possible relationship with etiological factors such as depression and hormonal problems is investigated. Methods In this study, the prevalence of each sexual disorders was evaluated over 3 years on 1200 cases of premenopausal women who underwent total hysterectomy surgery. Also, common psychiatric disorders were screened by standard questionnaire tools. Results As a result of this study, the high prevalence of sexual disorders in the studied subjects was reported. At the same time, no significant relationship was found between the prevalence and severity of depression or anxiety with sexual disorders. Conclusion It seems that, in addition to the common etiological factors, other factors should be taken into account when evaluating sexual problems in patients.