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Temporary Anorgasmia Following Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids

Authors: Ethan Speir, Haris Shekhani, Gail Peters

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 11/2017

Abstract

We report a rare case of temporary anorgasmia following uterine artery embolization (UAE) performed for symptomatic uterine fibroids. To our knowledge, this is only the second time that this complication has been reported in the literature. We briefly explore the possible pathophysiologic explanations for this complication and review the effects of UAE compared to hysterectomy on sexual functioning in women.

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Title: Temporary Anorgasmia Following Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids
Authors: Ethan Speir
Haris Shekhani
Gail Peters
Publication date: 01-11-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 11/2017
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-017-1776-0

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Temporary Anorgasmia Following Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids

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