The impact of laparoscopic deep endometriosis surgery on sexual functioning and distress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual functioning is a complex phenomenon driven by multiple physical, psychological and social factors, necessitating comprehensive evaluation.

Objectives

To assess the impact of laparoscopic deep endometriosis (DE) surgery on sexual functioning and distress in comparison to healthy controls.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study including 125 sexually active women who underwent DE surgery and who completed patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) pre- and postoperatively. Postoperative data were compared to prospectively collected data from 134 healthy controls.

Main outcome measures

Postoperative female sexual function index (FSFI-9), including the FSFI-9 total score (percentage of best possible FSFI-9 score), and the Female Sexual Distress Sca

SUBMITTER: de Koning R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721455 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature