Impact of hysterectomy on patients quality of life

Abstract

The goal of the study is to evaluate the patients’ quality of life after gynecological intervention, in particular, after hysterectomy (total and subtotal). In frames of the study it was compared and evaluated the patients’ quality of life in the pre- and postoperative period, after 4 weeks. The study was carried out in three clinics. 165 patients were divided into two groups: 64% of the patients were with subtotal hysterectomy and 36% - with total hysterectomy. The data of the participants were divided and grouped by demographic data (age, education, marital status). The survey was carried out using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. The study revealed that such a gynecological intervention as a hysterectomy can solve a physical problem, such as chronic pelvic pain, hypermonorrhea (menoragia). The results of the study also show the increase in the level of satisfaction with sexual life, which is high in both groups, although is a much higher percentage of improved sexual life (satisfaction) in the group of patients, who undergone a hysterectomy with preservation of the ovaries. Patients participating in the study, regardless of their age, education and marital status, noted a positive impact of surgical intervention on their quality of life. Quality of life becomes a significant characteristic that combines the physical, psychological, emotional and social status of the individual.