Z91.70
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Women who have undergone different types female genital mutilation and were surgically treated with a variety of plastic-reconstructive techniques in our clinic
Baseline characteristics such
Sponsors
Luisenhospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All 119 patients who had presented to our department and had subsequently undergone reconstructive surgery between 2014 and 2021 for the treatment of symptomatic genital deformities following FGM/C were retrospectively included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A clinically plausible correlation between physical findings and reported symptoms must be established to provide eligibility for surgical therapy. In cases of suspected psychopathological confounding, surgery was withheld and referral to psychological and/or sexuological counseling was advised.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of symptoms, specifically with regard to dysmenorrhea, dysuria and dyspareunia (pain during menstruation, urination and sexual intercourse): In consideration of possible linguistic and socio-cultural barriers, symptom improvement was determined by a comprehensible, binary questionnaire (yes or no) asking if they suffer from the respective symptoms (dysmenorrhea, dysuria and dyspareunia). Data was collected at baseline (preoperative assessment), at 3-month and 12-months follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of clitoral sensitivity and ability to reach orgasm: We used a single-item questionnaire based on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to measure the subjective perception of clitoral sensation of our patient population. Clitoral sensation was assessed by local manual stimulation by the examining surgeon, and reported through a numeric scale, ranging from 0 (complete absence of clitoral sensation) to 10 (high sensation and excitability). Patients also reported on their ability to achieve an orgasm during sexual intercourse or masturbation. Data was collected at baseline (preoperative assessment), at 3-month and 12-months follow-up. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactDan mon;Masih O'Dey;Kameh Khosh
Luisenhospital;Luisenhospital
Outcome results
None listed