Retrospective Study of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Clitoral Adhesions: Womens Health Providers Should Routinely Examine the Glans Clitoris

摘要

IntroductionThe glans clitoris is covered by a prepuce that normally moves over the glans surface and can be retracted beyond the corona. Clitoral adhesions, ranging from mild to severe, occur when preputial skin adheres to the glans. Physical examination consistent with clitoral adhesions is based on the inability to visualize the entire glans corona. In this closed compartment, the space underneath the adherent prepuce and clitoris can become irritated, erythematous, or infected and can result in sexual dysfunction.