Sexual function after hysterectomy.(POEMs and Tips)

From: American Family Physician | Date: February 15, 2005| Author: Miller, Karl E. | Copyright information

Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States annually, with more than one fourth of them being performed on women younger than 60 years. Hysterectomy is a major surgical procedure with risks and potential long-term consequences. Although almost one half of women who undergo hysterectomy are concerned about postoperative changes in sexual function, few patients discuss these concerns with their physician. The Maryland Women's Health study found that women ...

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