Psychosocial predictors of change in sexual activity and sexual function after hysterectomy in women with pelvic pain.

In this cohort of patients with pelvic pain undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications, both sexual activity and sexual function remained fairly stable following hysterectomy. Higher relationship satisfaction, younger age, and preoperative sexual activity were associated with greater probability of sexual activity at 6-months postoperatively. Psychosocial factors, such as depression, relationship satisfaction, and emotional support, as well as history of endometriosis were not related to change in sexual function among patients who were sexually active both prior to hysterectomy and at 6-months following surgery.