Table 1 Characteristics of pain and impact on daily life at 3Â months following hysterectomy
|  | N = 241 |
|---|---|
Location | |
 Pelvic region | 113 (46.9%) |
 Area of incision | 86 (35.7%) |
 Vagina | 19 (7.9%) |
 Lower back | 14 (5.8%) |
 elsewhere | 9 (3.7%) |
Frequency | |
 Constantly | 2 (0.8%) |
 Daily | 2 (0.8%) |
 Several times a week | 9 (3.7%) |
 once a week | 22 (9.1%) |
 Less than once a week | 206 (85.5%) |
Pain severity (NRS 0–10) | |
 Mild pain (NRS 0–3) | 222(92.1%) |
 Moderate pain (NRS 4–7) | 17(7.1%) |
 Severe pain (NRS 7–10) | 2(0.8%) |
DN-4 total score | |
 < 4 | 127 (52.7%) |
 ≥ 4 | 114 (47.3%) |
Analgesic required | 37 (15.4%) |
 Paracetamol | 28 (11.6%) |
 NSAIDs | 9 (3.7%) |
Negative impact on daily life | |
 General activity | 16 (6.6%) |
 Mood | 38 (15.8% |
 Walking ability | 15 (6.2) |
 Normal work | 8 (3.3%) |
 Relations with other people | 22 (9.1%) |
 Sleep | 31 (12.9%) |
 Enjoyment of life | 27 (11.2%) |