Endometrial sampling is a commonly performed gynecological procedure used for the diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding and endometrial abnormalities. Different anesthetic techniques may be used during the procedure, including sedo-analgesia and local anesthesia.
The purpose of this prospective observational study is to evaluate whether the anesthetic technique used during endometrial sampling affects female sexual function one month after the procedure. Female sexual function will be assessed using the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire.
A total of 210 women undergoing endometrial sampling at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital will be enrolled. Participants will be assigned to groups according to the anesthetic technique used during their routine clinical care. FSFI scores obtained at the one-month follow-up visit will be compared between women who underwent the procedure under sedo-analgesia and those who received local anesthesia.
Secondary analyses will include comparison of FSFI scores according to symptom status and histopathological diagnosis.
The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the impact of anesthetic techniques on postoperative sexual health and quality of life in women undergoing gynecological procedures.
Female patients aged 18 to 60 years
Undergoing endometrial sampling at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
Undergoing the procedure under sedo-analgesia or local anesthesia as part of routine clinical practice
Attendance at the 1-month follow-up visit
Age younger than 18 years or older than 60 years
Presence of known chronic systemic disease
Incomplete clinical or follow-up data
Failure to attend the 1-month follow-up visit
The study population consists of women aged 18-60 years undergoing endometrial sampling for various gynecological indications at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Participants receiving sedo-analgesia or local anesthesia as part of routine clinical care will be included. Female sexual function will be assessed one month after the procedure using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and subgroup analyses may be performed according to symptom status and histopathological diagnosis.
Cohort
Prospective
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Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Score at 1 Month
Assessment of female sexual function one month after endometrial sampling using the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Total FSFI scores will be compared between patients undergoing endometrial sampling under sedo-analgesia and those undergoing the procedure under local anesthesia.
FSFI Subdomain Scores at 1 Month
Assessment of FSFI subdomain scores, including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, one month after endometrial sampling.
FSFI Scores According to Histopathological Diagnosis
Comparison of total FSFI scores between patients with benign and malignant histopathological results after endometrial sampling.
FSFI Scores According to Symptom Status
Comparison of total FSFI scores between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients undergoing endometrial sampling.
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