Table 1 Outcome variables measured by questionnaire
From: Supracervical hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy: perceived effects on sexual function
Sexual variable | Response choices |
|---|---|
libido (desire) | absent, moderate, strong |
frequency of intercourse (per month) | 0, 1–3, 4–6, 7–9, >10 |
dyspareunia (thrusting pain) porgasm frequency (ability to achieve orgasm) multiple orgasm | never, infrequently, frequently, always |
overall sexual satisfaction | worse, unchanged, better |