Risk factors for major depressive disorder and the psychological impact of hysterectomy: a prospective investigation

Ju-Yu Yen, Ju‐Yu Yen, Yung-Hung Chen, Cheng-Yu Long, Cheng‐Yu Long, Yu Chang, Cheng-Fang Yen, Cheng‐Fang Yen, Cheng-Chung Chen, Cheng‐Chung Chen, Chih‐Hung Ko, Chih-Hung Ko
Psychosomatics · 2008 · vol. 49(2) , pp. 137–142 · doi:10.1176/appi.psy.49.2.137 · PMID:18354067 · W2061215411
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This prospective study investigated risk factors for major depressive disorder and the psychological impact of hysterectomy.

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The authors prospectively evaluated the risk of major depressive disorder and the psychological impact of recent hysterectomy in 68 women who underwent hysterectomy for non-malignant conditions. Depression, anxiety, body image, sexual functioning, family support, life stress, and subjective gynecological symptoms were assessed 2 weeks before surgery and at 1 month and 4 months after surgery. Depression, anxiety, body image, and subjective gynecological symptoms improved after surgery; however, sexual functioning worsened after surgery. Previous emotional problems and poorer body image, sexual functioning, and higher stress 1 month after surgery are risk factors for post-hysterectomy major depressive disorder.

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Hysterectomy Major Depressive Disorder Postoperative Complications Adult Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders Body Image Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Hysterectomy Major Depressive Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Middle Aged Personality Inventory Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Prospective Studies Risk Factors

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