Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Research data from A. Kuhn and colleagues update understanding of pelvic organ prolapse

Published in Women's Health Weekly, June 18th, 2009

"Few data are available referring to male and female sexual function after prolapse repair of symptomatic pelvic organ. Primary aim of this study is to determine the male and female sexual function before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse," scientists in Bern, Switzerland report.

"We used the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire for female patients and for their male partners the Brief Male Sexual Inventory (BMSI) as measurement of sexual function. We included sexually active heterosexual couples that were referred to the Department of Urogynaecology because of symptomatic cystocele, rectocele or vault descent. For cystoceles, anterior repair was...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-06-18)

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