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M. Krychman, HP-07-001 Proper Assessment for Female Vaginal Rejuvenation: The Need to Evaluate the Relationship Discord and Body Dysmorphic Syndrome, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 16, Issue Supplement_2, May 2019, Page S42, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.03.147
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Objective
Only approximately 10% of women who undergo vaginal rejuvenation procedures report that there was an external influence that influenced their decision to undergo their cosmetic/ functional procedure. However, it is estimated that between 6-53% of women who undergo these procedures may suffer from some form of body dysmorphic syndrome (BDS). The importance of relationship assessment for women undergoing cosmetic rejuvenation procedures cannot be underscored, since both relationship discord, partner coercion and BDS need to be properly evaluated and possibly exclude before any intervention.
Methods
A med-line search was conducted with the combination of following key words, vaginal rejuvenation, vaginal laxity; a total of 58 articles were obtained. Animal, male studies, and those with unrelated topics, or foreign language publications were not included. 45 publications were all reviewed. When feasible methods and or inclusion/exclusion criteria were reviewed in detail.
Results
45 articles were reviewed. Only 5 articles (11%) discussed partner influences or the importance of a relationship assessment. BDS specifically was mentioned in 1 article and it was estimated to be prevalent in the population seeking vaginal rejuvenation procedures including surgery, laser and radiofrequency treatments. While over 20 scales were mentioned of assessment toolbox, only one clinical trial implemented a personal distress scale.