The Impact of Vaginoplasty on Female and Male Sexual Function and Satisfaction.

ABSTRACT

BACKROUND An important factor which underlines the clinical significance of vaginal laxity presence is the association of the latter with the female sexual function. Male sexuality can also be affected by vaginal laxity. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to investigate the effect of vaginoplasty on a cohort of women, who underwent the respective procedure under the indication of vaginal laxity/impaired sexual function. At the same time, it is very important to evaluate the sexual satisfaction of partners after vaginal tightening. METHODS: Fifty women who underwent vaginoplasty and their male partners (n=50) were included in the study. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were performed to female patients three months before and after the treatment. Also, male partners were asked for their sexual functions by International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) three months before and after the treatment. A 5-question questionnaire inquiring about pleasure status was administered to the male partners using a four-point Likert scale. RESULTS: Post-treatment STAI THE STATE and STAI THE TRAIT scores of the female patients were statistically significantly lower than their pre-treatment scores (52.5 vs 32, p<0.001; 56 vs 44, p<0.001, respectively). The post-treatment FSFI score of the female patients was significantly higher than their pre-treatment score (19.2 vs 29.7, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrated significant improvement in the sexual function of males and females and additionally, a significant decrease in the indices of the temporary anxiety levels and the inherent predisposition for anxiety disorders after vaginoplasty.