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ArticleArchives of medical science : AMS2021

Changes in the extracellular matrix of the clitoris caused by aging: a stereological and comparative study.

Lucas Alves Sarmento Pires, Monique Silva Dias Babinski, Albino Fonseca Junior, Jorge Henrique Martins Manaia, Marcio Antonio Babinski

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Article in Archives of medical science : AMS, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lucas Alves Sarmento PiresMedical Sciences Post Graduation Program, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Brazil.
Monique Silva Dias BabinskiMedical Sciences Post Graduation Program, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Brazil.
Albino Fonseca JuniorMedical Sciences Post Graduation Program, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Brazil.
Jorge Henrique Martins ManaiaMedical Sciences Post Graduation Program, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Brazil.
Marcio Antonio BabinskiMedical Sciences Post Graduation Program, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Brazil.
Universidade Federal Fluminense · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe clitoris is partially responsible for sexual arousal. The integrity of the extracellular matrix is essential for clitoral erection. Sexual dysfunction is a phenomenon associated with age.

methodsThe clitoris of cadavers of 20- to 80-year-old women was excised and histologically processed. Stereological analysis was performed to quantify the volumetric density of collagen, elastic fibers, and smooth muscle.

resultsA significant increase in collagen and a decrease in smooth muscle and elastic fibers were observed in older women.

conclusionsIn short, these changes caused by aging could contribute to female sexual dysfunction concerning clitoral orgasm.

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agingclitorisextracellular matrixstereology

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PMID34900065
PMCPMC8641520
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