Changes in Sexual Distress, Depression and Sexual Function after Clitoral Reconstruction in Women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19543768 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gemma Mestre‐Bach (0000-0001-5345-0484, Hospital Universitario Dexeus, corresponding author), Iris Tolosa-Sola, Iris Tolosa‐sola (Hospital Universitario Dexeus), Ignacio Rodríguez (0000-0002-6586-0111, Hospital Universitario Dexeus), Pere Barri-Soldevila (0000-0003-3369-6262, Hospital Universitario Dexeus), Gracia Lasheras (Hospital Universitario Dexeus), Josep M Farré (Hospital Universitario Dexeus, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 412-421 |
| Publication date | 2018-10-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sexual Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1931-7611 • E-ISSN: 1931-762X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19317611.2018.1554613 |
| OpenAlex | W2913498834 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 39 |
Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) links health complications and psychological distress. However, there is scarce literature on how women with FGM/C respond to treatment interventions. Objective: In this study, we aimed to assess changes in depression symptomatology, sexual function, and distress following clitoral reconstructive surgery combined with a psychoeducational intervention. Methods: The reconstructive surgery consisted of recovering the remaining clitoris and placing it externally and as close to the vagina as possible. FGM/C patients (n = 27) received psychological support and sexual counseling upon undergoing the surgical intervention and were further assessed at 6-month follow-up. Moreover, they completed the Beck Depression Inventory and the Female Sexual Distress Scale Revised at these two time points. Patients’ sexual dysfunction was assessed according to DSM-5 criteria. Results: 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 sexual distress improvements were more significant in Type I FGM/C patients. Conclusions: Significant improvements in sexual distress, psychopathology, and sexual function were observed in our sample following reconstructive surgery, suggesting that combined interventions are effective for treatment
Anxiety · Beck Depression Inventory · Clitoris · Distress · Orgasm · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychopathology · Reconstructive surgery · Sex organ · Sexual arousal · Sexual behavior · Sexual dysfunction · Sexual function · Clinical Psychology · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Genital Health and Disease · Medicine · Sexual function and dysfunction studies · Internal Medicine · Surgery
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |