Self-Reported Vaginal Laxity-Prevalence, Impact, and Associated Symptoms in Women Attending a Urogynecology Clinic.
J Sex Med
; 15(11): 1515-1517, 2018 11.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Vaginal laxity is increasingly recognized as an important condition, although little is known regarding its prevalence and associated symptoms.AIM:
To report the prevalence of self-reported vaginal laxity in women attending a urogynecology clinic and investigate its association with pelvic floor symptoms and female sexual dysfunction.METHOD:
Data were analyzed from 2,621 women who completed the electronic Personal Assessment Questionnaire-Pelvic Floor (ePAQ-PF). MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURE:
Response data from ePAQ-PF questionairre.RESULTS:
Vaginal laxity was self-reported by 38% of women and significantly associated with parity, symptoms of prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, reduced vaginal sensation during intercourse, and worse general sex life (P < .0005). CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Clinicians should be aware that vaginal laxity is prevalent and has an associated influence and impact on sexual function. STRENGTH &LIMITATIONS:
The main strength of this study is the analysis of prospectively collected data from a large cohort of women using a validated questionnaire. The main limitation is lack of objective data to measure pelvic organ prolapse.CONCLUSION:
Vaginal laxity is a highly prevalent condition that impacts significantly on a woman's sexual health and quality of life. Campbell P, Krychman M, Gray T, et al. Self-reported vaginal laxity-Prevalence, impact, and associated symptoms in women attending a urogynecology clinic. J Sex Med 2018;151515-1517.Palabras clave
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Vaginales
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Diafragma Pélvico
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Autoinforme
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Sex Med
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
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MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
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UROLOGIA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article