Association of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Anatomy with Sexual Function in Women with Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence at 6-12 Months: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Hongliang Yan, Pengfei Li, Cuiping Jin, Yumin Shang, Hongmei Wang, Shenjia Liu, Fuling Ma

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Hongliang Yan *Tianjin Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Treatment Center, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.

Pengfei Li *Clinical College of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.

Cuiping JinTianjin Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Treatment Center, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.

Yumin ShangTianjin Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Treatment Center, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.

Hongmei WangTianjin Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Treatment Center, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.

Shenjia LiuUltrasonography Department, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, China.

Fuling MaDepartment of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Institute of Urology, Tianjin, 300211, China. FulingMa20241207@163.com.

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Tianjin Urology Research Institute Talent Funding Program MYSRC202405

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introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to investigate the association of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function and pelvic floor anatomy with sexual function in postpartum women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) at 6-12 months postpartum.

methodsAll participants completed the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire short form (PISQ-12; higher scores indicate better sexual function). PFM function was evaluated using the Glazer protocol, and pelvic floor anatomy by dynamic pelvic floor ultrasound. Clinical characteristics including parity, mode of delivery, and cough stress test (CST) results were collected. Spearman correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with PISQ-12 scores.

resultsThe mean age of participants was 33.58 ± 4.57 years, with a mean postpartum period of 8.37 ± 2.21 months. In Spearman correlation analysis, PISQ-12 scores correlated negatively with pre-rest state (r

conclusionsIn this selected cohort of postpartum women with SUI and coexisting cystocele and mixed-type pelvic floor dysfunction, positive CST, greater BND, and reduced rapid contraction capacity were associated with poorer sexual function, whereas longer postpartum period was associated with better sexual function. These exploratory findings are specific to this population and require validation in broader cohorts.

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CystocelePelvic floor muscle functionPelvic floor ultrasoundPostpartumSexual functionStress urinary incontinence

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PMID42593505

DOI10.1097/GRF.0000000000000726

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