Clitoroplasty

Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Aug;110(2 Pt 2):523-5. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000268268.47568.e5.

Abstract

Background: Clitoroplasty, especially in an adult, is a rare procedure. The goals of clitoroplasty are to achieve a normal genital appearance and to preserve sensation with a satisfactory sexual response.

Cases: We present two cases of acquired clitoromegaly. Case 1 is a 46-year-old woman with clitoromegaly caused by an androgen-producing ovarian tumor. The second case is a 49-year-old woman with clitoromegaly resulting from a prolonged history of self-injected anabolic steroid use. Both women underwent a clitoral reduction procedure with preservation of the neurovascular supply to the glans clitoris.

Conclusion: Clitoroplasty is an uncommon procedure that is useful in correcting acquired clitoromegaly. The results are cosmetically acceptable, and sexual function can be preserved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Clitoris / innervation
  • Clitoris / pathology*
  • Clitoris / surgery*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction