Table 3 Baseline (preoperative) sexual function & expectations
From: Supracervical hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy: perceived effects on sexual function
| Â | SCH | TAH | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Libido (desire) | Â | Â | Â |
   absent | 1 (3) | 2(8) |  |
   moderate | 21 (64) | 18 (72) | NS |
   strong | 11 (33) | 5(20) |  |
Dyspareunia | Â | Â | Â |
   never | 19 (58) | 8(35) |  |
   infrequently | 7(21) | 8(35) | NS |
   frequently | 6(18) | 5(22) |  |
   always | 1 (3) | 2 (9) |  |
Multiple Orgasm | Â | Â | Â |
   never | 8(26) | 4(17) |  |
   infrequently | 9(29) | 9(37) | NS |
   frequently | 10 (32) | 10 (42) |  |
   always | 4(13) | 1 (4) |  |
Intercourse frequency (per month) | Â | Â | Â |
   0 | 0 | 3(12) |  |
   1–3 | 11 (33) | 4(16) |  |
   4–6 | 8 (24) | 13 (52) | p < 0.05 |
   7–9 | 8(24) | 2(8) |  |
   >10 | 6(18) | 3(12) |  |
Orgasm frequency | Â | Â | Â |
   never | 1 (3) | 0 |  |
   infrequently | 5(16) | 4(17) | NS |
   frequently | 18 (58) | 12 (52) |  |
   always | 7(23) | 7(30) |  |
Expectations | Â | Â | Â |
   worse | 13 (39) | 5(22) |  |
   unchanged | 18 (55) | 15 (65) | NS |
   better | 2(6) | 3(13) |  |