ArticleJournal of paediatrics and child health2023
Understanding adolescent girls' and young women's health-seeking for female genital cosmetic surgery: How can clinicians help their patients?
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- The Role of Media in Women's Demand for Genital Cosmetic Surgery: A Systematic Review.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Review
- Clinical characteristics of adolescents and young adults requesting labiaplasty - A Finnish cross-sectional study.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Labiaplasty: Mind the Gap-How the Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery Industry Has Exposed Gaps in Modern Medical Anatomy Education.Advances in anatomy, embryology, and cell biology · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimThis study aimed to understand why adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) would seek consultation with a health professional about genital appearance concerns and/or request female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS). The information derived from these participant interviews can inform clinical practice and help clinicians better navigate consultations with young women and girls requesting FGCS.
methodsA qualitative exploratory study was conducted using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with AGYW (n = 11) in Victoria, Australia. Participants comprised 11 AGYW who sought consultation with a health professional when aged 13-19 years for genital appearance concerns and/or requests for FGCS. Key themes were identified using a thematic analysis approach.
resultsOf 11 participants, five had undergone FGCS between the ages of 13 and 23 years. Key reasons for seeking a consultation identified in the interviews included: ideas about what 'normal' genitals look like, experiences of sexual harassment and bullying, and concerns about genital appearance developing before sexual debut.
conclusionsIt is important to understand why AGYW want to access these procedures, given the risks involved, and that FGCS is not recommended by paediatric specialist organisations. Understanding why AGYW seek consultation for FGCS can help inform clinical practice, and the views expressed by participants in this study can help clinicians who work in this area to better support their patients.
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