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. 1992 Jan-Feb;21(1):42-7.
doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1992.tb01720.x.

Sexual adjustment after hysterectomy

M L Williamson  1
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Sexual adjustment after hysterectomy

M L Williamson. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1992 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

The impact of hysterectomy or oophorectomy is not limited to problems of altered body image and depression. Uterus removal, compounded by the possible loss of estrogen and androgens, alters sensations and reactions that had been part of a woman's sexual response. Sexual and marital adjustment after hysterectomy depends on anticipatory guidance regarding decreased libido, physical changes, loss and grief reactions, and the possible complications of cancer therapy. Nurses can affect outcomes through straightforward counseling and education.

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  • After hysterectomy.
    Bernhard LA. Bernhard LA. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1992 Jul-Aug;21(4):323-4. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1992. PMID: 1494974 No abstract available.

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