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(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 n = 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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Sexual interest and arousal disorder (SIAD) is the most common female sexual dysfunction. This mental disorder has a strong negative impact in the women's well-being, relationships and quality of life. A comprehensive approach to the multiple psychological factors that contribute to its appearance and maintenance is needed, in order to optimize the different therapeutic options. In this study, a sample of 10 women with SIAD was compared to a control group of women without a sexual dysfunction. For that purpose, participants were asked to complete standardized questionnaires. Results showed significant differences in psychopathological symptoms, personality dimensions and copying strategies between both groups. This study provides greater empirical understanding of the linkages between SIAD and personality traits, psychopathological symptoms, and stress coping strategies. Further research needs to be conducted to examine the effectiveness of interventions and improve current clinical treatments
El trastorno del interés/excitación sexual (TIES) es la disfunción sexual femenina más frecuente. Ocurre en mujeres de todas las edades y tiene un fuerte impacto negativo en su bienestar, relaciones y calidad de vida. Dado que presenta una elevada resistencia al tratamiento, es preciso revisar las distintas opciones terapéuticas y ello requiere profundizar en la comprensión de algunos de los múltiples factores psicológicos que contribuyen a su aparición y mantenimiento.En este estudio descriptivo comparativo, una muestra de 10 mujeres con TIE se comparó con un grupo control de mujeres sanas mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas y cuestionarios estandarizados. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el programa estadístico SPSS 17.0 Los resultados del estudio indican diferencias significativas en sintomatología psicopatológica, dimensiones de personalidad y uso de estrategias de afrontamiento de estrés
