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Filler, K.
Consequences of vulvar diseases and therapy on sexuality and quality of life in women
Humanmedizin; [ Diplomarbeit ] Graz Medical University; 2018. pp. 83
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- Trutnovsky Gerda
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- Introduction: There is evidence that vulvar diseases, like dermatoses (vulvar lichen sclerosus, vulvar lichen planus, vulvar lichen simplex chronicus), vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia and vulvar cancer reveal a strong impact on a women’s life. This thesis aims to give an overview on how vulvar disease affect the female sexuality and quality of life. Methods: A PubMed literature search on questionnaires concerning sexuality and quality of life in women with a vulvar disease was performed. Questionnaires were analyzed and the results were compared. Results: 3 questionnaires on sexuality and 6 questionnaires on quality of life of women with a vulvar disease were included. Their results and their usage for either conservative or surgical treatment were evaluated. A negative impact of vulvar diseases on sexuality and quality of life, yet a varying effect of each disease on different aspects of sexuality and quality of life, was found. Discussion: Although all questionnaires revealed an impact of vulvar diseases on sexuality and quality of life, an exact comparison was often not possible, due to questionnaires evaluating different aspects of sexuality and quality of life. A valid tool for measuring sexuality, including masturbation, and quality of life in women suffering from a vulvar disease would be necessary for comparison and evaluation of the influence of vulvar diseases.