Open AccessSexual Function and Somatopsychic Reactions in Vulvectomy‐Operated Women and their Partners
Author(s) -
Andreasson B.,
Moth Inge,
Jensen Søren Buus,
Bock Johannes E.
Publication year - 1986
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 - 10.3109/00016348609158221
Subject(s) - vulvectomy , introitus , medicine , sexual function , sexual behavior , vulva , surgery , clinical psychology , vagina , vulvar cancer
Sexual function and somatopsychic reactions were examined in 25 women following vulvectomy and in 15 of their partners. More than half of the women had both sexual dysfunction and psychological problems. Their partners had no sexual dysfunction but almost half had psychological problems. An important reason for this seems to be insufficient information and advice both pre‐ and postope‐ratively and failure to recognize a developing stricture of the introitus vaginae. Frequent control and advice to both partners both pre‐ and postoperatively is desirable. Less extensive surgical procedures in selected cases should be considered.