Surgical treatment of clitoral phimosis

J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2021 Jun;50(6):101919. doi: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101919. Epub 2020 Sep 21.

Abstract

The clitoris has a crucial role in the feminine pleasure. Chronic inflammatory dermatosis along with post-menopausal atrophy of the vulva and obstetrical traumas can cause clitoral phimosis, thereby compromising its function. Medical treatments exist depending on the etiology, but when irreversible scarring occur, a surgical treatment can be necessary to regain its function. We present here our surgical technique that achieves excellent functional results with low morbidity and the outcome of our patients in order to improve this sexual dysfunction.

Keywords: Chronic inflammatory dermatosis; Clitoral phimosis; Female sexual dysfunction; Vulvovaginal atrophy.

MeSH terms

  • Clitoris / surgery*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / surgery