Comparison of Sexual Dysfunction Using the Female Sexual Function Index following Surgical Treatments for Uterine Fibroids
Joint Authors
Ryann Louie, Allison
Findeiss, Laura Katherine
Goodwin, Scott Craig
Armstrong, Jennifer Alice
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Uterine fibroids are a common problem in women.
Statistics showing 20–50% of fibroids produce symptoms and consequently patients seek surgical intervention to improve their quality of life.
Treatments for fibroids are typically successful in controlling the fibroid disease, yet sexual function following invasive surgical treatments for fibroids can be jeopardized.
The Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is a valid instrument producing quantifiable reproducible results.
In this paper three case reports are evaluated by the FSFI and compared between the following treatment groups: hysterectomy, myomectomy, and uterine embolization.
Our goal is to illustrate how each of these treatment outcomes can result in sexual dysfunction and therefore decreased quality of life.
Effects of invasive fibroid treatments on sexual functioning would be helpful in guiding patient’s ultimate decisions regarding treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ryann Louie, Allison& Armstrong, Jennifer Alice& Findeiss, Laura Katherine& Goodwin, Scott Craig. 2012. Comparison of Sexual Dysfunction Using the Female Sexual Function Index following Surgical Treatments for Uterine Fibroids. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466425
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ryann Louie, Allison…[et al.]. Comparison of Sexual Dysfunction Using the Female Sexual Function Index following Surgical Treatments for Uterine Fibroids. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466425
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ryann Louie, Allison& Armstrong, Jennifer Alice& Findeiss, Laura Katherine& Goodwin, Scott Craig. Comparison of Sexual Dysfunction Using the Female Sexual Function Index following Surgical Treatments for Uterine Fibroids. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466425
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466425