Participating departments regarding the variable; n (%)

Information about the preoperative course and how the operation is performed

Explanation of different surgical methodsa

28 (87.5)

The signification of total or subtotal hysterectomya

20 (62.5)

Common causes of hysterectomya

14 (43.8)

Normal time span of surgerya

14 (43.8)

Discontinuation of specific drugs before surgeryb

9 (28.1)

Information about the postoperative course

Normal time span of sick leavea

30 (93.8)

Normal time span of hospital staya

29 (90.4)

Menopausal symptoms after removal of ovariesa

27 (84.4)

Avoidance of coitusc

27 (84.4)

Avoidance of heavy liftingc

26 (81.3)

Common postoperative symptomsa

25 (78.1)

Analgesic regime after dischargea

24 (75.0)

Removal of stitches or clipsb

23 (71.9)

Exhortation to seek medical help if alarming symptoms ariseb

21 (65.6)

Routines for returning visita

20 (62.5)

Avoidance of bathingc

19 (59.4)

Avoidance of using tamponsc

13 (40.6)

Menstruation and pregnancy after hysterectomya

13 (40.6)

Routines of notifying histopathological resultsb

9 (28.1)

The necessity of future Pap smearsa

8 (25.0)

Possible improvements to be expecteda

2 (6.3)