Participating departments regarding the variable; n (%)

Information about the preoperative course and how the operation is performed

Explanation of different surgical methods^a

28 (87.5)

The signification of total or subtotal hysterectomy^a

20 (62.5)

Common causes of hysterectomy^a

14 (43.8)

Normal time span of surgery^a

14 (43.8)

Discontinuation of specific drugs before surgery^b

9 (28.1)

Information about the postoperative course

Normal time span of sick leave^a

30 (93.8)

Normal time span of hospital stay^a

29 (90.4)

Menopausal symptoms after removal of ovaries^a

27 (84.4)

Avoidance of coitus^c

27 (84.4)

Avoidance of heavy lifting^c

26 (81.3)

Common postoperative symptoms^a

25 (78.1)

Analgesic regime after discharge^a

24 (75.0)

Removal of stitches or clips^b

23 (71.9)

Exhortation to seek medical help if alarming symptoms arise^b

21 (65.6)

Routines for returning visit^a

20 (62.5)

Avoidance of bathing^c

19 (59.4)

Avoidance of using tampons^c

13 (40.6)

Menstruation and pregnancy after hysterectomy^a

13 (40.6)

Routines of notifying histopathological results^b

9 (28.1)

The necessity of future Pap smears^a

8 (25.0)

Possible improvements to be expected^a

2 (6.3)