Hysterectomy and its psychological aftermath

ABSTRACT

The psychological impact of hysterectomy was examined in a group of women from high socio-economic bracket. The incidence of post-operative depression was high and was found to have some bearing on loss of feminity, loss of reproductive potential and loss of husband's attention. The wisdom of performing hysterectomy for benign uterine disease in women below 40 years is being questioned since they were found to be more vulnerable to emotional repercussions (AU)