Assessment of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Scores at 1 Month After Endometrial Sampling Performed Under Sedo-Analgesia or Local Anesthesia (FSFI-ENDO)

June 1, 2026 updated by: Yağmur ÖZKAN, Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Evaluation of One-Month Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Scores in Women Undergoing Endometrial Sampling Under Sedo-Analgesia Versus Local Anesthesia

Endometrial sampling is a commonly performed gynecological procedure used for the diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding and endometrial abnormalities. Different anesthetic techniques may be used during the procedure, including sedo-analgesia and local anesthesia.

The purpose of this prospective observational study is to evaluate whether the anesthetic technique used during endometrial sampling affects female sexual function one month after the procedure. Female sexual function will be assessed using the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire.

A total of 210 women undergoing endometrial sampling at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital will be enrolled. Participants will be assigned to groups according to the anesthetic technique used during their routine clinical care. FSFI scores obtained at the one-month follow-up visit will be compared between women who underwent the procedure under sedo-analgesia and those who received local anesthesia.

Secondary analyses will include comparison of FSFI scores according to symptom status and histopathological diagnosis.

The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the impact of anesthetic techniques on postoperative sexual health and quality of life in women undergoing gynecological procedures.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Endometrial sampling is a widely used gynecological procedure for the diagnosis and management of abnormal uterine bleeding and suspected endometrial pathology. The procedure may be performed under different anesthetic techniques, including sedo-analgesia and local anesthesia. Sedo-analgesia provides patient comfort through the administration of short-acting sedative and analgesic agents, whereas local anesthesia reduces procedural pain by blocking cervical nerve transmission. Both techniques are routinely used in clinical practice.

Sexual health is an important component of physical and psychological well-being. Procedure-related pain, anxiety, and postoperative discomfort may influence female sexual function and quality of life. However, limited data are available regarding the potential impact of anesthetic technique during endometrial sampling on subsequent sexual function.

The aim of this prospective observational cohort study is to evaluate whether undergoing endometrial sampling under sedo-analgesia or local anesthesia affects Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores at one month after the procedure.

The study will be conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, between April 2026 and April 2027. A total of 210 women aged 18 to 60 years undergoing endometrial sampling will be enrolled. Participants will be allocated into two cohorts according to the anesthetic technique used during routine clinical care:

Sedo-analgesia group (n=105) Local anesthesia group (n=105) Female sexual function will be evaluated at the one-month follow-up visit using the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), a 19-item questionnaire assessing six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain.

Demographic and clinical characteristics, including age, gravidity, parity, and abortion history, will also be recorded. FSFI scores will be compared between the two groups to determine whether anesthetic technique is associated with differences in postoperative sexual function.

Secondary analyses will include comparison of FSFI scores according to symptom status and histopathological diagnosis.

The results of this study may provide evidence regarding the influence of anesthetic management during gynecological procedures on female sexual health and may contribute to improving patient-centered perioperative care.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

210

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of women aged 18-60 years undergoing endometrial sampling for various gynecological indications at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Participants receiving sedo-analgesia or local anesthesia as part of routine clinical care will be included. Female sexual function will be assessed one month after the procedure using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and subgroup analyses may be performed according to symptom status and histopathological diagnosis.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female patients aged 18 to 60 years
  • Undergoing endometrial sampling at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
  • Undergoing the procedure under sedo-analgesia or local anesthesia as part of routine clinical practice
  • Attendance at the 1-month follow-up visit
  • Ability to complete the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age younger than 18 years or older than 60 years
  • Presence of known chronic systemic disease
  • Incomplete clinical or follow-up data
  • Failure to attend the 1-month follow-up visit
  • Inability or unwillingness to complete the FSFI questionnaire

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Sedo-Analgesia Group
Patients undergoing endometrial sampling under intravenous sedo-analgesia as part of routine clinical care.
Local Anesthesia Group
Patients undergoing endometrial sampling under local anesthesia as part of routine clinical care.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Score at 1 Month
Time Frame: 1 Month After Endometrial Sampling
Assessment of female sexual function one month after endometrial sampling using the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Total FSFI scores will be compared between patients undergoing endometrial sampling under sedo-analgesia and those undergoing the procedure under local anesthesia.
1 Month After Endometrial Sampling

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
FSFI Subdomain Scores at 1 Month
Time Frame: 1 Month After Endometrial Sampling
Assessment of FSFI subdomain scores, including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, one month after endometrial sampling.
1 Month After Endometrial Sampling

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
FSFI Scores According to Histopathological Diagnosis
Time Frame: 1 Month After Endometrial Sampling
Comparison of total FSFI scores between patients with benign and malignant histopathological results after endometrial sampling.
1 Month After Endometrial Sampling
FSFI Scores According to Symptom Status
Time Frame: 1 Month After Endometrial Sampling
Comparison of total FSFI scores between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients undergoing endometrial sampling.
1 Month After Endometrial Sampling

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 15, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 15, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 15, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 5, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CTCH-FSFI-2026-001

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared to protect participant confidentiality and in accordance with institutional and ethical regulations governing clinical research data.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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