Interest in cosmetic vulvar surgery and perception of vulvar appearance.
Interest in cosmetic vulvar surgery and perception of vulvar appearance.
- 2012
Available online from MWHC library: 1995 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006
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. Copyright 2012 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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). 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.
English
0002-9378
*Perception
*Surgery, Plastic/px [Psychology]
*Vulva/su [Surgery]
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Surgery, Plastic/ec [Economics]
Young Adult
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Journal Article
Available online from MWHC library: 1995 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006
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. Copyright 2012 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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). 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.
English
0002-9378
*Perception
*Surgery, Plastic/px [Psychology]
*Vulva/su [Surgery]
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Surgery, Plastic/ec [Economics]
Young Adult
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Journal Article