Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Underlying Causes of Sexual Pain in Women Who Have Undergone Female Genital Cutting

Velde, Sarah M Van de; Eekert, Nina Van

doi:10.1007/s10508-019-01555-3

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“…There are controversies in the studies regarding the sexual consequences of FGM 12 – 14 . However, Shafaati Laleh et al reported in a comparative study regarding sexual function in 550 women from Iran that FGM significantly impacted lubrication and sexual satisfaction 12 .…”

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“…Sexual pain during vaginal sexual intercourse is a common sequela of FGM 13 , 14 . Women with a history of FGM were reported to have a 1.5-fold increased risk of dyspareunia.…”

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“…It was also stated that Type 3 FGM was associated with the highest risk of sexual pain during vaginal sexual intercourse due to the challenges in fitting the penis through the small infibulated vaginal opening. Of note, clitoral neuromas or vulvar cysts may create vulvar and sexual pain in patients with a history of Type 1 or 2 FGM 13 , 14 . Our study revealed that the impact on sexual pain was correlated with the extent of tissue damage during FGM.…”

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Somalian women with female genital mutilation had increased risk of female sexual dysfunction: a cross-sectional observational study

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Mohamud³

et al. 2022

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Studies regarding the impact of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on sexual function are scarce. This study is the first to explore the rate of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among Somalian women who underwent FGM and its association with different FGM types. This study was carried out among women with a history of FGM who visited our clinic for a medical check-up. It relied on data including socio-demographic features, type of FGM determined by an examination, and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores. Overall, 255 women were included. While 43.9% (n = 112) of the respondents had a history of Type 3 FGM, 32.2% had Type 2 (n = 82), and 23.9% had Type 1 (n = 61) FGM. Among all patients, 223 had FSD (87.6%). There was a significant association between the FGM type and FSD (p < 0.001). The mean total FSFI score for the patients with Type 1, 2, and 3 FGM was 22.5, 19.7, and 17.3, respectively, all indicating FSD. The FSD is prevalent among mutilated Somalian women. Patients with Type 3 FGM had the lowest mean total FSFI scores indicating that the impact on sexual function was correlated with the extent of tissue damage during FGM.

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confidence: 99%

“…Sexual pain during vaginal sexual intercourse is a common sequela of FGM 13 , 14 . Women with a history of FGM were reported to have a 1.5-fold increased risk of dyspareunia.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%