Changes in Sexual Distress,Depression and Sexual Function after Clitoral Reconstruction in Women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research,Examination regarding I,II FGM/C with the following characteristics:
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FGM/C Type(s): I,II
Health area of focus: Reconstruction.
Objective: To assess changes in depres sion symptomatology,sexual function,and distress following clitoral reconstructive surgery combined with a psychoeducational intervention
Study Population: Women seeking reconstructive surgey after FGM
Findings: Statistically significant clinical changes after FGM/C were reported. Overall,patients presented reduced depression and sexual distress levels,and decreased female sexual interest/arousal disorder prevalence. Results also revealed that sex ual distress improvements were more significant in Type I FGM/C patients. Significant improvements in sexual distress,psychopathology,and sexual function were observed in our sample following reconstructive surgery,suggesting that combined inter ventions are effective for treatme
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Spain