Sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse compared to women without pelvic organ prolapse.
OBJECTIVE
We compared sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse to that in women without prolapse.


METHODS
We collected sexual function data using a standardized, validated, condition specific questionnaire. The study group consisted of 30 women with pelvic organ prolapse and it was compared with 30 unmatched controls without evidence of prolapse.


RESULTS
The 2 groups were similar in age, race, parity and postmenopausal hormone use. Subjects in the study group were more likely to have undergone previous pelvic surgery. Mean total Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire scores +/- SD were lower in the study group compared with controls (81.4 +/- 7.3 vs 106.4 +/- 15.5, p <0.001). In the study group total questionnaire scores in women with prior pelvic surgery were similar to those in women without prior pelvic surgery (79.3 +/- 14.9 vs 82.9 +/- 10.2, p = 0.61).


CONCLUSIONS
Pelvic organ prolapse appears to have a significant negative impact on sexual function.
Novi
Joseph M
JM
Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. jnovi@obgyn.upenn.edu
Jeronis
Stacey
S
Morgan
Mark A
MA
Arya
Lily A
LA
D003075:Coitus / Q000502:physiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014782:Visceral Prolapse / Q000503:physiopathology*