Sexuality After Hysterectomy: A Qualitative Study on Women’s Sexual Experience After Hysterectomy

Shirinkam, Fatemeh; Alipour, Zahra; Chavari, Roghieh Shirinkam; Ghaffari, Fatemeh

doi:10.15296/ijwhr.2018.06

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“…Feelings of shame, regret, anxiety, depression, and social isolation are some of the problems that affect women's social and family relationships after hysterectomy. Concerns about the husband's negative reactions to a hysterectomy caused women to distance themselves from their husbands to solve the problem, run away from the relationship with the husband, and sometimes allow the husband to remarry [ 33 ]. On the other hand, the results of this study showed an improvement in the relationship of many participants with their spouses.…”

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Women's interdependence after hysterectomy: a qualitative study based on Roy adaptation model

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Background Hysterectomy is a difficult process that some women encounter that can affect their interdependence, but its impact on women’s Interdependence has received less attention. Therefore, this study aimed to explain women’s Interdependence after hysterectomy. Methods This qualitative study was performed using a directed content analysis approach in Mashhad (Iran). Thirty women with a history of hysterectomy were included in the study by purposive sampling method. Data were collected from August 2018 to November 2019 using semi-structured interviews based on the interdependence mod of the Roy adaptation model until data saturation. Data analysis was performed using MAXQDA software and the deductive approach of Elo and Kingas (J Adv Nurs 62(1):107–115, 2008. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04569.x). Results Data analysis led to the production of 537 initial codes from participants’ experiences. By merging and categorizing them, the theme of “increasing interdependence” emerged, which consists of 2 categories: “Evolution independence and interaction with important people in life” and “Reinforced support system”, that include six subcategories. Conclusion After hysterectomy, women not only feel a strong need for support from family members, especially their husbands, they are also seeking support from health care providers and their colleagues. Before the hysterectomy, it is recommended that family members be consulted to ensure the emotional support and care of women after the hysterectomy. It can help the adaptation to hysterectomy.

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“…Also, some patients scared their spouses from having sex. Shirin Kam et al, who studied sexual intercourse in women after hysterectomy, also reported patients escaping from sexual intercourse with their husbands (30).…”

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Challenges in the Marital Life of Women with Gynecological Cancers: A Qualitative Study

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Background: Gynecological cancer is an unfortunate event. Due to cultural and social constraints, there is insufficient information as to the challenges of Iranian women with this cancer. Objectives: The aim of this study was explaining the marital life challenges of patients with gynecological cancer. Methods: A qualitative study was performed through semi-structured and face-to-face interviews, and the data was analyzed through conventional content analysis. The participants included 16 women with gynecological cancer referred to three medical centers in Mashhad, Iran. Results: By analyzing the data, three categories were obtained :1) concerns about losing their position in marital life (forcing to stop sexual intercourse, increasing the burden of life on the spouse and reducing the patient's presence in marital life), 2) effect of the disease on sexual relations (deterioration of intimacy, unpleasant experiences during sexual intercourse and the occurrence of gradual sexual frigidity), and 3) concerns about the possibility of divorce and separation (being out of favor with husband and marital conflicts). Conclusions: Women with gynecological cancer face numerous challenges. It is necessary to inform nurses and physicians about this issue to increase their understanding of these women's problems. Also, holding educational classes and counseling sessions along with medical treatment for patients can play an essential role in promoting the health of these women in various dimensions.

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“…Previous studies have shown nosatisfaction sexual, even anxiety, inability to perform daily tasks, disruption in sexual activity and leisure time, changes in sleep patterns, mod disruption, decreased communication and decreased quality of life. 10…”

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Women’s Sexuality and Relationship with Hysterectomy

Marni

Adnani

2020

AOJ

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Sexuality is the most complex component, fundamental and main aspects of human behavior and life. Expressions of sexuality and intimacy are important throughout human life.Sexuality itself includes sex, gender identity and role, sexual orientation, eroticism, satisfaction, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed through thoughts, fantasies, beliefs, attitudes, values, behavior, roles and relationships. Although sexuality includes the above dimensions, not everything can be experienced and expressed by everyone. This is influenced by biological, psychological, social, interactions economic, political, cultural, ethical, legal, religious and spiritual. Hysterectomy is a surgical removal of the uterus, which can be done by vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopic and robotic routes. The definition of "total hysterectomy" is a surgical procedure to remove the entire uterus with its cervix. In total hysterectomy is also accompanied by suturing in the cervix which will leave scar tissue. the uterine ligament is released, the uterosacral ligament cardinal that was previously attached to the cervix is sewn to the side of the vagina to hold the vagina in place. Three main changes after hysterectomy are anatomical changes, hormonal changes, and psycological changes. Hysterectomy effects women’s sexuality on various ways including sexual desire, sexual arousal, dan orgasmKeywords: sexuality, hysterectomy

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Sexuality After Hysterectomy: A Qualitative Study on Women’s Sexual Experience After Hysterectomy

Cited by 18 publications

References 30 publications

Women's interdependence after hysterectomy: a qualitative study based on Roy adaptation model

Women's interdependence after hysterectomy: a qualitative study based on Roy adaptation model

Challenges in the Marital Life of Women with Gynecological Cancers: A Qualitative Study

Women’s Sexuality and Relationship with Hysterectomy

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