Table 2 Group characteristics
From: Supracervical hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy: perceived effects on sexual function
| Â | SCH (n = 33) | TAH (n = 27) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (mean, +/- SD) | 45+/-5.0 | 46+/-4.8 | NS* |
Race | Â | Â | Â |
   white | 21(64) | 16(59) |  |
   black | 6(18) | 6(22) | NS |
   hispanic | 3(9) | 5(19) |  |
   asian | 3(9) | 0 |  |
Marital status | Â | Â | Â |
   married | 19(58) | 19 (70) |  |
   single | 8(24) | 6(23) | NS |
   divorced | 6(18) | 2(7) |  |
Length of stay (days) (mean, +/- SD) | 4.3+/-1.5 | 4.7+/-1.8 | NS* |
Uterine mass (grams) (mean, +/- SD) | 665+/-766 | 400+/-273 | NS* |
Indications | Â | Â | Â |
   leiomyoma | 26(79) | 16(60) |  |
   menometrorhagia | 3(9) | 6(22) | NS |
   cyst | 3(9) | 3(11) |  |
   other | 1 (3) | 2 (7) |  |
Incision type | Â | Â | Â |
   pfannensteil | 25 (76) | 23(85) | NS |
   vertical | 8(24) | 4(15) |  |
Previous abdominal surgery | Â | Â | Â |
   yes | 17 (52) | 10(37) | NS |
   no | 16(48) | 17(63) |  |
Parity | Â | Â | Â |
   parous | 25 (76) | 20(74) | NS |
   nonparous | 8(14) | 7(16) |  |
Same partner | Â | Â | Â |
   yes | 27(84) | 19 (79) | NS |
   no | 5(16) | 5(21) |  |
Oophorectomy | Â | Â | Â |
   yes | 10(30) | 17(63) | p < 0.05 |
   no | 23(70) | 10(37) |  |
Hormone replacement | Â | Â | Â |
   yes | 12(36) | 16(59) | NS |
   no | 21 (64) | 11 (41) |  |