Factors influencing sexual function in women with genital prolapse

Submitted: 12 September 2010
Accepted: 30 June 2011
Published: 7 September 2011
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Background. To evaluate the impact of the different types of genital prolapse and associated factors, on sexual quality of life in women presenting a genital prolapse. Design and methods. Forty-four women were included in this prospective observational study. We collected clinical data. Genital prolapse was quantified according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification scale (POP-Q). Sexual function was evaluated using a validated questionnaire (PISQ-12). Statistical analysis between POP-Q stages, clinical characteristics and PISQ-12 scores was undertaken. Results. A history of abdominal surgery significantly decreases the sexual quality of life (P=0.03). PISQ-12 scores were poorly affected by the type and the severity of genital prolapse. Conclusions. The only factor influencing sexual quality of life was a history of previous abdominal surgery. The type and severity of genital prolapse did not influence sexual function. These results must be confirmed further studies with a higher sample size.

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Maxime Marcelli, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille

ap-hm ;hopital de la conception 13008 MARSEILLE (FRANCE)

 

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Marcelli, M., Karsenty, G., Estrade, J.-P., Agostini, A., Cravello, L., Serment, G., & Gamerre, M. (2011). Factors influencing sexual function in women with genital prolapse. Urogynaecologia, 25(1), e1. https://doi.org/10.4081/uij.2011.e1