Sexual Function after Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure for Cervical Dysplasia Questionnaire

The Impact of Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia on Female Sexual Function

“…Lack of adequate information regarding the cause and effects of cervical dysplasia and its treatment are the important factor provoking anxiety 23 . In that situation the answer of questions regarding frequency of intercourse, sexual desire, orgasmic satisfaction, vaginal lubrication, dyspareunia sometimes confusing which was similar with the study of Inna et al 24 .…”

Psychological effects of diagnosis and treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a systematic review

“…Based on titles and abstracts, we retrieved 44 full-text manuscripts. Of these, 15 were consistent with the inclusion criteria; two were from the same study 15 17–27 30–32. Examination of reference lists identified two additional manuscripts published since 1990 28 29.…”

“…By 2 years after treatment, only spontaneous interest in sex remained at a lower level than before the initial colposcopy. Inna et al 15 reported that 3 months or more after CIN treatment, women on average had less overall sexual and orgasmic satisfaction and reported less vaginal elasticity than before treatment. Frequency of sexual intercourse, dyspareunia, sexual desire, vaginal lubrication, sex-related anxiety, and perceived partner satisfaction did not change.…”

“…Psychological outcomes (including, for example, anxiety, depression, anger, distress, well-being) had to be measured in both study and control situations (longitudinal studies), or in both study and control groups (cross-sectional studies). Although psychological and physiological aspects are sometimes difficult to distinguish from each other,15 sexual outcomes were considered to be an indicator of psychological outcomes. Other outcomes, such as preferences for, or satisfaction with, procedures and somatic consequences (pain, bleeding, discomfort, disability) were not considered here.…”

Spontaneous regression of CIN2 in women aged 18–24 years: a retrospective study of a state‐wide population in Western Australia

“…Young women diagnosed with CIN2 who are likely to comply with follow up may be offered conservative management including observation with colposcopy and cytological evaluation every 4–6 months to permit spontaneous regression of CIN2 and to avoid potentially unnecessary and costly treatment . Excisional treatments such as the loop electrosurgical excisional procedure (LEEP) are associated with physical, psychological and obstetric morbidity and may have a negative impact on sexual function .…”