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Type of Mutation and Surgical Procedure Affect Long-Term Quality of Life for Women with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Nordenskjöld, Agneta, Holmdahl, Gundela, Frisén, Louise, Falhammar, Henrik, Filipsson, Helena, Thorén, Marja, Janson, Per Olof, Hagenfeldt, Kerstin·2008·The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

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CONTEXT: In congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by different mutations, feminizing surgery is mostly performed in childhood, and many patients are lost to follow-up. OBJECTIVE/PATIENTS: A follow-up study on 62 CAH women aged 18-63 yr and 62 age-matched controls to correlate findings of both operative method and mutation was performed. DESIGN: Semistructured interviews were performed in cases and controls, as well as a gynecological examination in the cases. The results were correlated with disease-causing mutations and earlier surgical procedures if performed. SETTING: The study was conducted at university hospital referral clinics. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Gynecological examination in all cases correlated to previous surgery (n = 49), type of mutation, and questionnaire responses. RESULTS: Half of the CAH women claimed that the disease affected their sex life. The women were less satisfied with their genitals, whether operated or not. Clitoris size and functions were affected by the surgical method. Five women had a clinically evident vaginal stenosis on examination. However, almost half of patients experienced a narrow vagina. The overall psychosexual aspects of life were affected in these patients with later sexual debut, fewer pregnancies and children, and an increased incidence of homosexuality. These quality of life factors were correlated to the severity of the mutations. CONCLUSIONS: The overall quality of life in adult women with CAH is affected both by the type of mutation and operative procedure. Indications for clitoroplasty should be restrictive. Medical, surgical, and psychological treatment should be centralized.

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Authors
Nordenskjöld, A., Holmdahl, G., Frisén, L., Falhammar, H., Filipsson, H., Thorén, M., Janson, P. O., & Hagenfeldt, K.
Affiliations
  • Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
  • Drottning Silvias barn- och ungdomssjukhus (SE)
  • Danderyds sjukhus (SE)
  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
  • Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Venue
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Published
2008-02
Volume
93
Issue
2
Pages
380-386
ISSN
  • 0021-972X (ISSN-L)
  • 1945-7197
OpenAlex
W2060765617
Cited by
205
References
35
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Karolinska Institutet
  • Vetenskapsrådet
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Ovarian function and disorders
Keywords
congenital adrenal hyperplasia, quality of life, feminizing surgery, clitoroplasty, mutation types, vaginal stenosis, sexual function, adult women, long-term follow-up
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital, Adult, Clitoris, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Mutation, Psychosexual Development, Quality of Life, Steroid 21-Hydroxylase, Vagina, Case-Control Studies

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