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A University of Toronto study spotlights a pivotal yet often overlooked issue in women’s health: how the type of hysterectomy may shape post-operative sexual wellbeing. The research compares radical hysterectomy, which removes the uterus, upper vagina, and surrounding tissue, with simpler procedures that spare more tissue. The findings suggest that survival and cancer control must be balanced with long-term quality of life, including sexual function, a consideration that matters for Thai patients as hysterectomy rates rise nationwide.

A University of Toronto researcher is calling renewed attention to a crucial but often overlooked aspect of women’s health: the impact of hysterectomy type on post-operative sexual wellbeing. Recent work suggests the decision between radical and simple hysterectomy—two procedures used primarily in the treatment of uterine and cervical cancers—has profound implications not only for cancer control but also for the long-term quality of life, including sexual health, for women worldwide, including those in Thailand.