TITLE:
African Woman Sexuality: Assessment after Hysterectomy for Uterine Benign Disorders Based on Two Scales; PISQ 12/DFSI
AUTHORS:
Koffi Abdoul, E. Kacou Aka, M. Fanny, A. Cauphy, N. Olou, J. M. Konan, A. Horo
KEYWORDS:
Hysterectomy, Sexuality, Myoma, Africa
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.8 No.13,
November
27,
2018
ABSTRACT: Background: Several authors are studying sexual activity of hysterectomies women.
However, the review of literature reveals few data in sub-Saharan Africa on the
psychological and sexual impact of this treatment option. Objective: To
assess sexual activity and sexual satisfaction of women after hysterectomy for
benign disorders. Methods: Single center analytical study based on
patient opinion. It was conducted in a five-year period: from January 2012 to
December 2016 at the Yopougon teaching Hospital. Results: Hysterectomy accounted
for 15.9% of gynecological surgical activities. Hysterectomy for benign
pathology accounted for 3.3% of hysterectomies. The average age was 47.6 years
old. The indications were dominated by uterine fibroid (88.68%). Hysterectomy
was performed by the abdominal route in 86.79% of cases. Sexual activity was
resumed in the second trimester post-operative in 69.81%. After hysterectomy,
dyspareunia was reduced (p 0.05),
orgasm was more intense (p 0.05)
with a greater sexual satisfaction (p 0.05). Conclusion: This study shows that there is no significant
difference for women’s sexuality before and after hysterectomy.