Evaluation of confounding factors interfering with sexual function in women with minimal pelvic organ prolapse

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in women with minimal POP. Overactive bladder and low income are the major factors adversely affecting sexual function.

Predictors of sexual function in women with stress urinary incontinence

“…16 Karabulut et al demonstrated higher FSFI scores in women with POP with a longer total vaginal length. 17 However, in the present study, SF was not associated with POP stage or with POP-Q points. These results are consistent with the findings of Lowenstein et al who reported that SF was not correlated with prolapse of the different vaginal compartments, but was correlated with more bothersome POP.…”

“…Yang et al found that lower Ba and C points of the POP‐Q system correlated with lower PISQ scores in women with SUI . Karabulut et al demonstrated higher FSFI scores in women with POP with a longer total vaginal length . However, in the present study, SF was not associated with POP stage or with POP‐Q points.…”

A Scoping Study of Psychosocial Factors in Women Diagnosed With and/or Treated for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

“…Sexual function was not related to minimal anatomical POP [27]. However, women with more severe anatomical POP reported worse sexual function than healthy women [28].…”

Improvement of pelvic floor-related quality of life and sexual function after vaginal mesh implantation for cystocele: primary endpoint of a prospective multicentre trial

“…Symptoms may be far-reaching such as prolapse symptoms, voiding difficulties or pelvic floor pain [1]. Furthermore, sexual dysfunction can be an accompanying symptom with subsequent worse POP-related quality of life [2].…”