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Long‐term impact of surgical repair for stress urinary incontinence on female sexual functions, distress and behaviours

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  • Andrzej Witek
  • Agnieszka Drosdzol‐Cop
  • Krzysztof Nowosielski
  • Agnieszka Solecka
  • Karolina Mikus

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Aims and objectives To evaluate sexual functions, distress and behaviours in women who underwent surgical repair of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in long‐term follow‐up. Background Contemporary management of SUI includes conservative therapy and surgical repair – the choice of treatment modality depends on the severity of symptoms. If conservative treatment fails, surgical correction is necessary. The outcomes of the surgery for SUI and their influence on sexual functions are satisfactory in short‐term follow‐up. Design A total of 50 women diagnosed with SUI according to International Continence Society standards were included in the study. The patients were qualified for surgical procedures such as: transobturator suburethral tape (TOT) (n = 35), Perigee (n = 6) or MiniArc (n = 9). Methods Sexual functions and behaviours were evaluated prior to the operation and 1–3 years postoperatively in all patient using Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and non‐validated questions. Results The mean time after the operation was 1·96 ± 0·83 years. Postoperatively, all women reported significant reduction of urinary incontinence symptoms. According to DSM‐IV criteria, female sexual dysfunctions were diagnosed in 12% of females after the urogenital operation. However, sexual complaints (FSFI scores equal or

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  • Andrzej Witek & Agnieszka Drosdzol‐Cop & Krzysztof Nowosielski & Agnieszka Solecka & Karolina Mikus, 2013. "Long‐term impact of surgical repair for stress urinary incontinence on female sexual functions, distress and behaviours," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 22(11-12), pages 1591-1598, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:22:y:2013:i:11-12:p:1591-1598
    DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12040
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