The Effect of Myoma Uteri and Myomectomy on Sexual Function

The findings of this study suggest that a potential impairment of sexual function exists in women with myomas. This is mainly because of pain during sexual intercourse, although it does not seem to have an effect on either the arousal or orgasmic phases. Furthermore, the performance of a myomectomy may alleviate pain during intercourse, and thereby improve sexual function in the patients. Ertunc D, Uzun R, Tok EC, and Dilek S. The effect of myoma uteri and myomectomy on sexual function. J Sex Med **;**:**-**.