SOUZA, R. T. P.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2650207103592927; SOUZA, Ruan Tcharle Pereira de.
Resumen:
Hysterectomy is an operation in which the uterus is removed as a result of pathology, may be those for benign causes, fibroids or malignancies such as cancers of the uterus. It is a procedure performed in large number, and therefore, knowledge of women postoperative problems is needed, whether biological or emotional nature. Linked to reproduction, femininity and sexuality, the uterus is increasingly being associated as sacred female body, which means that their removal can bring great interference in the life of the woman is in her sexuality, body image or in social life. In this perspective, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of hysterectomy on the sexuality of women attending the Family Basic Health Units in the city of Campina Grande-PB, which had as its guiding question "What is the perception of hysterectomised women about their sexuality"? . This is a descriptive exploratory study of a qualitative nature that was conducted in two BFHU the city of Campina Grande-PB serving the people of Castle Hill neighborhood. The participants were 14 women undergoing hysterectomy surgery for at least one year, registered and served in these units. The majority of respondents associated the uterus for reproduction, reported adverse effects after surgery, such as lack of sexual desire and pleasure, but as a positive impact, said the end of vaginal bleeding. However, this is a reflection that we health professionals are not constantly working in the education of that public which is private information, and that these women could through the "know" experience in a healthy sexuality, with quality understanding and love own. The study followed the ethical and legal principles that guide research involving human subjects, and only started after approval by the HUAC CEP, with the CAAE No 26365113.4.0000.5182. Opinion No. 1,404,736.