The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

Effects of Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery of sexual organs (Colporrhaphy) on improving the sexual satisfaction in married women

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Leila Teymouri 1
Alireza Rajaei 2
Maliheh Mahmoudinia 3
Saeed Shahparast 4
1 PhD Student in Specialized Psychology, School of Humanity Sciences, Bojnourd Azad University, Bojnourd, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Humanity Sciences, Torbat-e-Jam Azad University, Torbat-e-Jam, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neonatal Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
4 B.Sc. in Nursing, School of Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22038/ijogi.2021.19539
Abstract
Introduction: Sexual dissatisfaction is a common problem in women with pelvic organ prolapse which affects the quality of life. This study was performed with aim to evaluate the effect of cosmetic reconstructive surgery (colporrhaphy) on improving sexual satisfaction in married women.
Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial study was carried out on 30 women before and after undergoing cosmetic reconstructive surgery in terms of sexual satisfaction between 2015 and 2016 in Sarakhs. The Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire was used to collect data related to the patients' sexual satisfaction after surgery. Data were analyzed by SPSS statistical software (version 16) and independent t-tests. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The results of independent t-test showed that cosmetic reconstructive surgery (colporrhaphy) was effective on improving sexual satisfaction in married women )p <0.001).
Conclusion: Although cosmetic reconstructive surgery improves sexual satisfaction, it is better to use this surgery only for therapeutic purposes and in cases of severe symptoms.
Keywords
Cystocele
Pelvic floor disorders
Pelvic organs prolapse
Rectocele
Sexual satisfaction
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The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Volume 24, Issue 11
December 2021
Pages 52-58