Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature addressing the symptom experience of women after hysterectomy. DATA SOURCES: Computerized searches in MEDLINE and CINAHL, as well as texts and references cited in articles. Key concepts in the searches i…

OBJECTIVE: To describe the lived experience of women who have been diagnosed with idiopathic premature ovarian failure (POF). DESIGN: Phenomenology was used to achieve the purpose. Women were asked to share their experiences in living with…

The impact of hysterectomy or oophorectomy is not limited to problems of altered body image and depression. Uterus removal, compounded by the possible loss of estrogen and androgens, alters sensations and reactions that had been part of a w…

Women undergoing hysterectomies require special education and emotional support. A new comprehensive program of nursing interventions helps assist women in coping with hysterectomies. Nurses, combining their skills in gynecologic and mental…