The effect of labiaplasty on sexual function, body dysmorphic symptoms, body ımage, self-esteem, and life satisfaction
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to prospectively assess the effects of labiaplasty on female sexual function, genital self-image, body dysmorphic symptoms, self-esteem, and life satisfaction, and to examine the sociodemographic and motivational profiles of women undergoing the procedure. METHODS: A prospective single-center study was conducted between October 2024 and March 2025 on heterosexual, sexually active women undergoing labiaplasty. Women completed the Female Sexual Function Index, Female Genital Self-Image Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale modified for Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Satisfaction With Life Scale before surgery and 3 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The study included 42 women with a mean age of 39.7±9.2 years. Postoperative assessments revealed significant improvements in genital self-image (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
- Publisher
- FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
- Volume
- 72
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e20251079–e20251079
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN