Comparison of Sexual Function, Satisfaction, and Assertiveness in Genital Cosmetic Surgery Groups: A...

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Sexual Health
• Surgical Outcomes

Background:

• Sexual dissatisfaction is a primary driver for female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS).
• The outcomes of FGCS on sexual function and satisfaction remain a subject of debate.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate and compare sexual function, satisfaction, and assertiveness among women undergoing or seeking FGCS.
• To assess the impact of labiaplasty (LP) and multi-procedure (MP) FGCS on sexual well-being.

Main Methods:

• A comparative study involving 200 women across five clinical centers in Tehran, Iran.
• Participants were categorized into groups seeking or having undergone labiaplasty (LP) or multi-procedure (MP) FGCS, alongside a control group.
• Standardized questionnaires including the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction (GMSEX), and Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness (HISA) were administered.

Main Results:

• Women who underwent LP demonstrated significantly higher FSFI, GMSEX, and HISA scores compared to those seeking LP.
• Similarly, women who completed MP procedures showed improved FSFI, GMSEX, and HISA scores in contrast to those awaiting MP.
• The study found statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) across all measured sexual function and satisfaction parameters.

Conclusions:

• Completion of FGCS is associated with enhanced sexual function, satisfaction, and assertiveness.
• These findings suggest that FGCS positively impacts sexual well-being in women who undergo the procedures.
• The study provides evidence supporting the benefits of FGCS for improving sexual health outcomes.