ReviewInternational urogynecology journal2013
Pelvic organ prolapse and sexual function.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 37 citations in OpenAlex.
- Relationship of postoperative vaginal anatomy and sexual function: a systematic review with meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2021Pooled it
- Anterior Colporrhaphy and Paravaginal Repair for Anterior Compartment Prolapse: A Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
- Quality of life and its associated factors among women diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse in Gynecology outpatient department Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples region public referral hospitals, Ethiopia.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Long-Term Outcomes after Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair in Young Women.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Native tissue repair or transvaginal mesh for recurrent vaginal prolapse: what are the long-term outcomes?International urogynecology journal · 2016Observational
- The authors reply: Simultaneous treatment of anterior vaginal wall prolapse and stress urinary incontinence by using transobturator four arms polypropylene mesh.Investigative and clinical urology · 2016Article
- Vaginal adhesions after transvaginal pelvic reconstructive surgeries: prevalence and clinical implications.International urogynecology journal · 2016Article
- The S.A.C.S. (Satisfaction-Anatomy-Continence-Safety) score for evaluating pelvic organ prolapse surgery: a proposal for an outcome-based scoring system.International urogynecology journal · 2015Observational
- Genital sensation in women with pelvic organ prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2015Article
- Sexual function in older women with pelvic floor symptoms: a cross-sectional study in general practice.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2014Article
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe aim was to review the impact of pelvic organ prolapse surgery on sexual function.
methodsEvery 4 years and as part of the Fifth International Collaboration on Incontinence we reviewed the English-language scientific literature after searching PubMed, Medline, Cochrane library and Cochrane database of systematic reviews, published up to January 2012. Publications were classified as level 1 evidence (randomised controlled trials [RCT] systematic reviews), level 2 (poor quality RCT, prospective cohort studies), level 3 (case series or retrospective studies) and level 4 (case reports). The highest level of evidence was utilised by the committee to make evidence based recommendations based upon the Oxford grading system. Grade A recommendation usually depends on consistent level 1 evidence. Grade B recommendation usually depends on consistent level 2 and/or 3 studies, or "majority evidence" from RCTs. Grade C recommendation usually depends on level 4 studies or "majority evidence" from level 2/3 studies or Delphi process expert opinion. Grade D "no recommendation possible" would be used where the evidence is inadequate or conflicting and when expert opinion is delivered without formal analytical process, such as by Delphi.
resultsWith regard to the anterior compartment, the use of mesh is associated with neither a worsening in sexual function nor an increase in de novo dyspareunia compared with traditional anterior colporrhaphy (grade B). There is insufficient information to provide evidence-based recommendations on sexual function after vaginal mesh in the posterior compartment or after new lightweight or absorbable meshes (grade D).
conclusionThere is a paucity of data on the impact of prolapse surgery on sexual function. Sexual function and dyspareunia rates are similar after anterior polypropylene mesh and anterior colporrhaphy (grade B). We recommend using validated questionnaires measuring sexual function in women before and after prolapse surgery and reporting sexual activity and dyspareunia rates pre- and post-intervention in all patients.
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