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Female Sexual Function After Surgery for Benign Perianal Diseases
Sponsor: Gazi University
Summary
Benign perianal diseases such as chronic anal fissure, hemorrhoidal disease, and cryptoglandular anal fistula may negatively affect female sexual function through pain, bleeding, discharge, discomfort, and impairment in quality of life. Although improvement in male sexual function after surgery for benign anorectal disorders has been reported, data regarding female sexual function remain limited. This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate changes in Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores following surgical treatment of benign perianal diseases. Female patients undergoing surgery for chronic anal fissure, hemorrhoidal disease, or cryptoglandular anal fistula will be assessed preoperatively and at postoperative 3 and 6 months using the FSFI, Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Score (CCIS/Wexner), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The primary objective is to determine whether female sexual function improves following surgical treatment. Secondary objectives include evaluating the relationship between symptom improvement, continence status, pain reduction, and changes in female sexual function.
Official title: Prospective Evaluation of Female Sexual Function Following Surgical Treatment of Benign Perianal Diseases: A Single-Center Observational Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-08
Completion Date
2028-02
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Surgical Treatment for Benign Perianal Diseases
Standard surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure, hemorrhoidal disease, or cryptoglandular anal fistula according to routine clinical indications. No experimental intervention will be administered.