Sexual function in women treated with dilators for vaginal agenesis

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2005 Feb;18(1):39-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2004.11.008.

Abstract

Objective: To discover the sexual satisfaction of young women treated with vaginal dilators for vaginal agenesis.

Design: Anonymous questionnaire study.

Main outcome measures: Comparison of sexual desire arousal lubrication, orgasm satisfaction and pain with a normal population.

Results: There was no significant difference between the study population and controls for the domains of sexual desire, sexual arousal, and satisfaction with a sexual relationship. There was, however, a significant difference for vaginal lubrication and orgasm where the Rokitansky patients scored lower. 22.3% of patients reported some degree of dyspareunia following vaginal penetration. However, this did not affect their enjoyment of the sexual act.

Conclusion: The use of graduated vaginal dilators for patients with Mullerian agenesis is highly successful in creating a neovagina. Although the lack of adequate lubrication, pain and difficulty in reaching orgasm is significantly higher in this group, the patients subsequently enjoy sexual satisfaction that is comparable to a normal population.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Arousal
  • Congenital Abnormalities / therapy*
  • Dilatation / methods*
  • Dyspareunia / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Libido
  • Middle Aged
  • Orgasm
  • Pain Measurement
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Vagina / abnormalities*