Observational studyInternational urogynecology journal2022
Is vaginal laxity an early symptom of pelvic organ prolapse?
Observational study in International urogynecology journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Prevalence of vaginal laxity in primiparous women six months after birth.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2025Article
- Is Vaginal Laxity Associated with Vaginal Parity and Mode of Delivery?International urogynecology journal · 2024Observational
- Comparison of Cross-Sectional Area of Pubovisceral Muscle in Nulliparous and Primiparous Women.International urogynecology journal · 2024Observational
- Treatment of Vulvovaginal Laxity by Electroporation: The Jett Plasma Medical for Her II Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Current Perspectives in Vaginal Laxity Measurement: A Scoping Review.Archives of plastic surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisWe aimed to determine whether vaginal laxity (VL) may be an early symptom of pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
methodsThis was a retrospective observational study including patients referred to a urogynecological clinic owing to symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. The interview included inquiry about VL and POP symptoms. Clinical examination and translabial ultrasound (TLUS) were performed to assess for POP and levator hiatal ballooning. Analysis of ultrasound datasets was performed with the reviewer blinded against all other data. Linear regression models were used to evaluate associations between age categories and symptoms.
resultsThe analysis included 531 patients. Mean age was 59.7 years (range 17.6-92.0), mean body mass index (BMI) was 29.5 kg/m
conclusionsWith increasing age the prevalence of VL decreases, whereas symptoms of POP increase. However, only very few women with objective POP perceive VL as their only symptom, independent of age at presentation. Therefore, vaginal laxity does not seem to be an early symptom of prolapse.
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