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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2024

The Role of Vibrators in Women's Pelvic Health: An Alluring Tool to Improve Physical, Sexual, and Mental Health.

Alexandra Dubinskaya, Priya Kohli, Poone Shoureshi, Catherine Breese, Victoria Scott, Jennifer T Anger, Karyn S Eilber

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Alexandra DubinskayaDepartment of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. a.dubinsky.md@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-8143-6097
Priya KohliKeck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
Poone ShoureshiDepartment of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Catherine BreeseSamuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.
Victoria ScottDepartment of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Jennifer T AngerDepartment of Urology, Gender Affirming Surgery, Urologic Reconstruction, and Female Pelvic Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
Karyn S EilberDepartment of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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Abstract

introduction and hypothesisIn limited studies vibrators have been shown to improve sexual function and pelvic floor health; however, there are even fewer studies on the effect of vibrator use on overall genitourinary and mental health. To investigate the effect of regular vibrator use on sexual, genitourinary, and mental health in addition to quality of life.

methodsWe performed a prospective pilot study of women aged 18 to 80 years recruited from a urogynecology clinic. Study participants were instructed to use a vibrator according to the protocol. Sexual function, pelvic floor function, mental health, and pelvic examination were assessed at the initial visit and at 3 months' follow-up using validated questionnaires.

resultsOf the 79 participants enrolled in the study, 53 women (66%) completed the study. The mean age of the participants was 54.7 years (range 19-80 years), and the majority of participants were white (n = 59, 74.7%), post-menopausal (n = 48, 60.8%), and not receiving systemic (n = 63, 79.7%) or local (n = 63, 79.7%) hormone therapy. Sexual function significantly improved over time (p = 0.002), whereas the rate of bothersome pelvic organ prolapse symptoms and pain scores significantly decreased (p = 0.034 and 0.0008 respectively). Rates of urge urinary incontinence decreased although this was not statistically significant (p = 0.059). There was a significant improvement in the gross appearance of lichen sclerosus lesions (p = 0.025) and in the severity of vaginal atrophy (p = 0.018). Rates of depression were significantly decreased (p = 0.011).

conclusionsVibrator use was associated with improved sexual, genitourinary, and mental health.

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Mental HealthQuality of LifeVibrationAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPelvic FloorPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalSexual HealthSurveys and QuestionnairesWomen's HealthDepressionFemale sexual functionPainPelvic organ prolapseUrinary incontinenceVibrator

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