Clinical Features Associated with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Pilot Longitudinal Study

Overview

Journal J Clin Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2020 Jul 26

PMID 32707951

Citations 8

Authors

Georgios Paslakis

Josep M Farre

Iris Tolosa-Sola

Alba Palazon-Llecha

Helena Dominguez-Cagnon

Maria Jimenez

Berta Martinez Rossello

Pere Barri-Soldevila

Gemma Mestre-Bach

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Abstract

(1) Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is associated with physical and psychological complications. However, there is scarce literature on how women with FGM/C respond to treatment interventions. (2) Methods: In the present pilot longitudinal study, we assessed changes in general psychopathology (Symptom Check List-90-R), sexual functioning and distress (Female Sexual Function Index, Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised, and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) female sexual dysfunction criteria), body image (Body Shape Questionnaire), and sexual body image (Female Genital Self-Image Scale) in a sample of = 15 women with FGM/C before and after reconstructive surgery. (3) Results: Sexual distress was significantly improved following surgery. We also observed an improvement in general psychopathology and genital self-image. However, sexual function was not improved. (4) Conclusions: These results provide evidence for the benefits of reconstructive surgery on sexual distress in women with FGM/C. The impact of surgery on sexual function cannot be conclusively evaluated.

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