Open AccessColpoperineoplasty in women with a sensation of a wide vagina
Author(s) -
Pardo Jack S.,
Solà Vicente D.,
Ricci Paolo A.,
Guiloff Enrique F.,
Freundlich Odette K.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1080/00016340600622544
Subject(s) - medicine , vagina , urogynecology , orgasm , sensation , patient satisfaction , gratification , gynecological surgery , surgery , gynecology , sexual dysfunction , psychology , social psychology , urinary incontinence , neuroscience , biology
Background. In women complaining of a wide vagina and decreased sexual satisfaction we performed colporrhaphy – including perineoplasty in most cases. Methods. Between November 2003 and October 2004, a total of 53 patients were selected for operation at the Urogynecology and Vaginal Surgery Unit, Las Condes Clinic, Chile. The patients were requested to assess the results of surgery in terms of experienced vaginal tightening and regained or enhanced sexual satisfaction. Results. Six months after surgery, 94% experienced a tighter vagina and said they were able to achieve orgasm. Expectations were fulfilled in 74%, partially fulfilled in 21%, and not met in 5%. Only two patients (4%) regretted surgery, and two patients had minor surgical complications. Conclusion. In a selected group of women with acquired sensation of a wide vagina, colporrhaphy seems to improve symptoms and enhance sexual gratification in a majority of the women. A controlled trial with a longer follow‐up is needed for a proper evaluation.