Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Urogynecological Complaints: A Narrative Review
Lavinia Mosca,
Gaetano Riemma,
Andrea Braga,
Matteo Frigerio,
Alessandro Ferdinando Ruffolo,
Mattia Dominoni,
Gaetano Maria Munno,
Stefano Uccella,
Maurizio Serati,
Antonio Raffone,
Stefano Salvatore,
Marco Torella
Affiliations
Lavinia Mosca
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80128 Naples, Italy
Gaetano Riemma
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80128 Naples, Italy
Andrea Braga
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, EOC-Beata Vergine Hospital, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland
Matteo Frigerio
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASST Monza, Ospedale San Gerardo, 20900 Monza, Italy
Alessandro Ferdinando Ruffolo
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Vita-Salute University and IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy
Mattia Dominoni
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Gaetano Maria Munno
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80128 Naples, Italy
Stefano Uccella
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AOUI Verona, University of Verona, 37100 Verona, Italy
Maurizio Serati
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Del Ponte Hospital, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
Antonio Raffone
Division of Gynaecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 13, 40138 Bologna, Italy
Stefano Salvatore
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Vita-Salute University and IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy
Marco Torella
Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80128 Naples, Italy
Female sexual dysfunctions represent a real widespread problem, usually faced from a psychological point of view; however, millions of women worldwide are impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction, personal shame and social taboos, however, continue to inhibit free conversation on the subject. Women’s quality of life is considerably improved by screening, diagnosing, and controlling urogenital and sexual issues. This review aims to provide a critical perspective of urogenital conditions and common disturbances in female sexual function associated with these issues. It also includes a discussion of postpartum pelvic dysfunction.
