Influence of loop conization on patients' postoperative sexual function and quality of life

Introduction: Due to increasing incidence of cervical dyplasia and HPV infection rates the amount of conization of the cervix is rising in gynecological surgical procedures. At the time of operation, the majority of patients are premenopausal and sexually active. Hence detailed counseling about the effects of conization on postoperative sexuality and quality of life can be regarded as an integral part in the preoperative counseling. However, available data on these subjects are limited and contradictory. Material and methods: All women who underwent electrical loop conization between April 2013 and April 2014 at…