Surgical treatment of clitoral phimosis caused by lichen sclerosus
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Goldstein, Andrew T.; Burrows, Lara J.
- Source
- American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Feb 01, 2007 196(2):126e1-126e4
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0002-9378
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine surgical outcomes for the correction of clitoral phimosis caused by lichen sclerosus. STUDY DESIGN: Eight women with lichen sclerosus underwent surgical repair of clitoral phimosis. They were assessed 12–36 months postoperatively by an independent research assistant. A questionnaire was used to assess the patientsʼ perception of surgical success. RESULTS: Patients reported that they were either very satisfied (88%) or satisfied (12%) with the results of their surgery. All 4 women who had decreased clitoral sensation before surgery regained clitoral sensation and their ability to achieve orgasm. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that surgery for clitoral phimosis caused by lichen sclerosus can be performed to restore clitoral sensation and vulvar anatomy. There were few complications and a high degree of patient satisfaction with the procedure.