Psychological impact and health-related quality-of-life outcomes of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome: A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Federica Facchin*, F. Francini, S. Ravani, E. Restelli, M. G. Gramegna, P. Vercellini, G. Aimi

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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Abstract

Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome causes absence or underdevelopment of uterus and vagina, but women’s subjective experience remains understudied. This systematic review was conducted to examine the psychological and health-related quality-of-life outcomes of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome. In total, 22 articles identified through electronic search matched the inclusion criteria and were included in our review. Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome may be associated with psychological symptoms and impaired quality of life, but especially with poor sexual esteem and genital image. Women may experience difficulties managing intimacy and disclosing to partners. Mothers may be perceived as overinvolved, with consequent negative emotions in women with the disease.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)26-39
Numero di pagine14
RivistaJournal of Health Psychology
Numero di pubblicazione26
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Psicologia Applicata

Keywords

  • Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome
  • health-related quality of life
  • psychological health
  • systematic review
  • vaginal agenesis

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