The Quality of Sexual Life After Vaginal Surgical Interventions
September 2020
in “
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
”
Studysummary This study found that vaginal surgical interventions for genital prolapse or urinary incontinence did not significantly alter the quality of sexual life in women, with a portion reporting improvement and others experiencing no change or decreased libido.
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The study evaluated the impact of vaginal surgical interventions for genital prolapse or urinary incontinence on the sexual quality of life in 40 women. Six months post-surgery, 42.5% reported improved sexual life, while 22.5% experienced decreased libido, and 35% noted no change. Although vaginal dryness increased, vaginal pain decreased, and 72.5% of women and 87.5% of their partners reported sexual pleasure post-surgery. The study concluded that these interventions did not significantly alter sexual quality of life in the short term, emphasizing the importance of discussing potential outcomes with patients.
