Sexual function after conization of the uterine cervix

Conization is known to be an adequate treatment for cervical dysplasia and CIS. However, there are practically no papers on the long-term morbidity after conization. A prospective interview survey of sexual function was done with 64 patients with conizations, the follow-up period being 1 year. There was found to be a significant decrease in the number of patients with dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia and there was no change in libido, experience of orgasm, coital frequency, or in overall satisfaction of sex life. Thus, in these respects, conization is a suitable conservative method when treating dysplasia and CIS.