A rare cause of difficulty with sexual intercourse: large retroperitoneal leiomyoma

J Sex Med. 2009 Nov;6(11):3221-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01472.x. Epub 2009 Sep 1.

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is high among women; however, sexual dysfunction secondary to anatomical deformity in women is rare. In addition, primary retroperitoneal leiomyomas are very rare clinical conditions.

Aim: To present a case with sexual dysfunction secondary to anatomical deformity.

Methods: In this article, we report the case of a large retroperitoneal leiomyoma causing sexual dysfunction.

Results: After the surgical removal of the large retroperitoneal mass, previous intercourse difficulties had been resolved.

Conclusions: Retroperitoneal tumors may obstruct the vagina by congesting the pelvic area and may be considered as a possible cause of female sexual dysfunction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coitus / physiology*
  • Dyspareunia / etiology*
  • Dyspareunia / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / complications*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / surgery