SynthesisInternational urogynecology journal2021
Relationship of postoperative vaginal anatomy and sexual function: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
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- The value of posterior colpotomy first technique on the vaginal length during total abdominal hysterectomy.BMC women's health · 2026Trial
- Body image and sexual function improve following prolapse repair.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2025Trial
- Impact of cervical preservation on vaginal length and female sexual function after hysterectomy for benign conditions: a retrospective cohort study.Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association · 2026Article
- A Novel Surgical Approach for Vaginal Laxity: Tightening the Vagina from the Cervix to the Hymen; ''Elçi Technique''.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Davydov-Moore vaginoplasty in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: sexual and surgical outcomes.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Effect of anterior repair on sexual function in heterosexual couples.International urogynecology journal · 2023Article
- Relationship between female sexual function, vaginal volume, vaginal resting tone, and pelvic floor muscle strength in women with stress urinary incontinence.Obstetrics & gynecology science · 2023Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThis was a planned secondary analysis of a systematic review that described sexual function outcomes following pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery. We aimed to describe the relationship of pre- and postoperative vaginal anatomic measures with sexual function outcomes. Data Sources included the Medline, Embase, and clinicaltrials.gov databases from inception to April 2018.
methodsThe original systematic review included prospective, comparative studies that reported sexual function outcomes before and following POP surgery. Studies were extracted for population characteristics, sexual function outcomes, and vaginal anatomy, including total vaginal length (TVL) and genital hiatus. By meta-regression, we analyzed associations across studies between vaginal anatomic measurements and sexual function using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire-12 (PISQ-12) and dyspareunia outcomes.
resultsWe screened 3124 abstracts and identified 74 papers representing 67 original studies. Among these, 14 studies reported TVL and PISQ-12 outcomes. Nine studies reported TVL and dyspareunia outcomes, eight studies reported GH and PISQ-12 outcomes, and seven studies reported GH and dyspareunia outcomes. We found no associations between anatomic measures and PISQ-12 or dyspareunia, although, we found a statistically significant association found between preoperative TVL and change in PISQ-12.
conclusionAcross studies, the evidence does not support an association between vaginal anatomy and either validated, condition-specific sexual function questionnaires or dyspareunia. However, no study has directly analyzed these associations in the setting of pelvic floor reconstructive surgery.
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