Lesbian and bisexual women's gynaecological conditions: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the gynaecological health of lesbian and bisexual (LB) women.

Objectives

To examine differences in incidence and/or prevalence of gynaecological conditions in LB compared with heterosexual women.

Search strategy

The systematic review protocol was prospectively registered (PROSPERO-CRD42015027091) and searches conducted in seven databases.

Selection criteria

Comparative studies published 2000-2015, reporting any benign (non-infectious) and/or malignant gynaecological conditions with no language or setting restrictions.

Data collection and analysis

Inclusions, data extraction and quality assessment were conducted in duplicate. Meta-analyses of condition prevalence rates were conducted where ≥3 studies reported results.

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SUBMITTER: Robinson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5363366 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature