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[Sexual function before surgery for pelvic organ prolapse].

F Thibault¹, L Wagner, P Rouvellat

¹Service d'urologie, centre hospitalier Carémeau, rue du Professeur-Debré, 30000 Nîmes, France. fred.uro@gmail.com

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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) stage does not impact sexual function. However, urinary, pelvic, and defecatory symptoms significantly decrease sexual well-being and satisfaction in women.

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Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Quantification System

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Area of Science:

Urogynecology and Female Sexual Health

Context:

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition affecting women's quality of life.
Sexual well-being is an integral component of overall health, yet often overlooked in POP management.

Purpose:

To investigate the relationship between the severity of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and women's sexual function.
To identify specific POP-related symptoms impacting sexual well-being.

Summary:

A prospective study of 148 women with POP found no correlation between the overall stage of prolapse and global sexual function scores.
Pelvic and urinary symptoms were significantly associated with decreased sexual function (P=0.04 and P=0.002, respectively).
Defecatory symptoms correlated with reduced sexual satisfaction and premature ejaculation (P ≤ 0.05). Urinary symptoms were linked to dyspareunia, avoidance of sex, negative emotions, and decreased arousal (P ≤ 0.01). Pelvic symptoms were associated with avoidance, dyspareunia, and poorer orgasm quality (P ≤ 0.05).

Impact:

This study highlights that while the anatomical degree of POP may not directly impair sexual function, associated symptoms significantly affect sexual well-being.
Findings underscore the importance of addressing urinary, pelvic, and defecatory symptoms in women with POP to improve their sexual health and relationship satisfaction.