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Although rare, it is a catastrophic event leading to severe maternal morbidity and a prolonged recovery period. Besides the well\u2010documented acute and subacute sequelae, perpartum hysterectomy may produce long\u2010lasting physical, social, and psychological impacts.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title><jats:p>Long\u2010term complications of peripartum hysterectomy have barely been explored or recognized. The scattered information gathered from studies involving different corners of the world has yet to be synthesized or organized into coherent clusters of evidence. Therefore, the current study aims to fill the research gap by synthesizing the best available evidence, triggering the adoption of better management strategies.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Search Strategy<\/jats:title><jats:p>We searched the Embase, PubMed, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library databases. Study selection was conducted using the semi\u2010automated tool Rayyan.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Selection Criteria<\/jats:title><jats:p>Full\u2010text articles published up to April 22, 2024 on randomized controlled trials, qualitative studies, cohort studies, case\u2013control studies, cross\u2010sectional studies, and case reports in the English language reporting long\u2010term complications of peripartum hysterectomy were included, while review articles, book chapters, and studies reporting poor neonatal outcomes were excluded.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Data Collection and Analysis<\/jats:title><jats:p>Data were extracted under three broad themes: long\u2010term quality of life, psychological outcomes, and women's experiences. Data synthesis involved a thematic analysis. Study quality assessment was conducted using the Newcastle\u2010Ottawa Scale (NOS) and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tools. Meta\u2010analysis was not performed due to the qualitative nature of the evidence and the heterogeneity of study outcomes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Main Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>There were no randomized controlled trials. Eighteen studies were analyzed (eight cohorts, one case\u2013control, one case report, one cross\u2010sectional, and seven qualitative) with 503 peripartum hysterectomy women. Overall, all the included studies showed solid methodological quality. Peripartum hysterectomy led to profound psychological impacts, including post\u2010traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and grief, with a fluctuating course over several months to decades. Peripartum hysterectomy significantly impaired quality of life, with declines in physical functioning, social functioning, and general mental health domains, which lasted several months to a few years. Self\u2010narrations of women revealed breastfeeding issues, delayed emotional reactions, poor bonding with the infant, feelings of maternal failure, regrets for the loss of fertility, ongoing traumatic memories, persistent pain, dyspareunia, marital insecurity, and lack of family support, with some issues haunting them even decades later.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Traditional puerperium follow\u2010up schedules do not meet the needs of women recovering from peripartum hysterectomy. The present study provides insights into the long\u2010term physical, psychological, and social consequences of peripartum hysterectomy, prompting healthcare professionals to look for those actively. It may lead to early recognition of the complications, resulting in better patient\u2010centered care and improved quality of life. 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