Publications by authors named "Maligaye Bikoo"
Introduction And Hypothesis: Congenital vaginal aplasia is a condition with devastating implications for fertility and sexuality. However, little is known on whether urinary symptomatology is more common prior and following vaginal lengthening procedures in these women.
Methods: We performed a prospective observational study of 19 women with vaginal agenesis before and after vaginal dilation treatment or a laparoscopic Vecchietti procedure.
Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate health, well-being, and sexual function in women with Rokitansky syndrome.
Study Design: Fifty-eight women with Rokitansky syndrome completed 4 questionnaires assessing health-related quality of life, emotional distress, and sexual function and attended for a vaginal examination.
Results: Participants reported better overall physical health and poorer overall mental health compared with normative data.
Female genital mutilation is a deeply rooted cultural tradition observed primarily in Africa and among certain communities in the Middle East and Asia. It has considerable health consequences. Women from the practising communities are increasingly seen within healthcare settings but few healthcare professionals are trained to treat their specific healthcare needs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Various surgical and non-surgical treatment options are available for women with congenital vaginal agenesis. We report results of vaginal dilation therapy delivered by a multi-disciplinary team as first line treatment for vaginal agenesis.
Methods: Twenty-six women were recruited into a prospective observational study: 18 had Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) and 8 had Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS).