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[Anatomic, functional and identity results after clitoris transposition].

S Abramowicz1, S Oden2, G Dietrich2

  • 1Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital Delafontaine, 2, rue du Docteur-De Lafontaine, 93500 Saint-Denis, France.

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|April 28, 2016
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Female genital mutilation reconstructive surgery significantly improves anatomical, psychological, and functional outcomes. The study highlights improved well-being and femininity for survivors seeking identity restoration.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects millions of young women annually.
  • Psychological, identity, and sexual consequences of FGM are increasingly recognized.
  • Reconstructive surgery offers a potential treatment pathway for FGM survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the anatomical, psychological, identity, and functional outcomes of reconstructive surgery for FGM survivors.
  • To evaluate patient motivations and satisfaction with the Pierre Foldes surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective monocentric study including thirty FGM survivors.
  • Patients were evaluated post-surgery to assess motivations and outcomes.
  • Surgical results were analyzed regarding femininity, anatomy, psychology, and functionality.
Keywords:
ClitorisExcisionFeminine identityIdentité féminineMutilations sexuelles fémininesReconstructionSexual fonctionSexual mutilationSexualitéTransposition du clitoris

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvements reported in anatomical (96%), identity (88%), psychological (96%), and sexual (88%) aspects post-surgery.
  • The primary motivation for surgery was the pursuit of feminine identity (77%).
  • Long-term follow-up was available for twenty-six patients.

Conclusions:

  • The Pierre Foldes technique demonstrates significant benefits for FGM survivors.
  • Reconstructive surgery improves anatomical and functional outcomes.
  • The intervention positively impacts physical image, well-being, and femininity.