Interest in cosmetic vulvar surgery and perception of vulvar appearance

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• 作者：Ladin A. Yurteri-Kaplan ; MD^a ; ^{ladin.yurteri-kaplan@medstar.net} ; Danielle D. Antosh ; MD^a ; Andrew I. Sokol ; MD^a ; Amy J. Park ; MD^a ; Robert E. Gutman ; MD^a ; Sheryl A. Kingsberg ; PhD^b ; Cheryl B. Iglesia ; MD^a
• 关键词：appearance ; cosmetic surgery ; vulva ; vulvar perception
• 刊名：American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 出版年：2012
• 出版时间：November, 2012
• 年：2012
• 卷：207
• 期：5
• 页码：428.e1-428.e7
• 全文大小：1999 K

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ass=""h4"">Objective

The objective of the study was to determine whether reproductive-age women are more likely to perceive their vulva as abnormal compared with older-aged women.

ass=""h4"">Study Design

Women aged 18-44 years (group 1) and 45-72 years (group 2) completed a survey on demographics, grooming patterns, vulvar perceptions, and source of information about the vulva.

ass=""h4"">Results

There was no difference between group 1 and group 2 in how often women looked at their vulva or their perception of having a normal vulva (91 % vs 93 % , P = .76). Both groups were satisfied with the appearance of their vulva (81 % vs 82 % , P = .71). A higher percentage in group 2 would consider cosmetic surgery if cost were not an issue versus group 1 (15 % vs 8 % , P = .05).

ass=""h4"">Conclusion

A woman's age does not have an impact on her perception of a normal vulva. The majority of women perceived their vulva to be normal and were satisfied with its appearance. However, older women are more interested in cosmetic vulvar surgery.