Description of Vaginal Laxity and Prolapse and Correlation With Sexual Function (DeVeLoPS).
Citation: Sexual Medicine. 9(6):100443, 2021 Dec.PMID: 34629323Institution: MedStar Health Research Institute | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology | Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2021Abstract: AIM: To determine the correlation between VL symptoms and physical exam findings of POP, specifically the introital measurement of genital hiatus.CONCLUSION: VL was not correlated with physical exam findings quantifying POP or sexual function. This study emphasizes the need to develop a more standardized definition of VL and a better assessment tool for VL symptoms. Polland A, Duong V, Furuya R, et al. Description of Vaginal Laxity and Prolapse and Correlation With Sexual Function (DeVeLoPS). Sex Med 2021;9:100443. Copyright (c) 2021 International Society for Sexual Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.INTRODUCTION: Vaginal laxity (VL) is a sensation of vaginal looseness which may develop after pregnancy and vaginal delivery and may be affected by prior pelvic surgery, menopause and aging. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a disorder in which pelvic organs descend from the normal position. VL has attracted recent attention due to the advent of energy-based treatments for this symptom.MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES: Correlation between VL symptoms as measured by the VLQ and POP as measured by elements of the POP-Q.METHODS: This was a multi-center cross-sectional study of sexually active women over 18 years of age with a parity of one or greater. Subjects completed the Vaginal Laxity Questionnaire (VLQ), the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20, and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and were asked if a sexual partner had commented on laxity. Subjects underwent pelvic exam, including the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q).RESULTS: A total of 95 subjects with an average age was 54.3 +/- 13.18 years were included. Sixty-three percent of patients were postmenopausal. The average VLQ score was 4.2 +/- 1.35 and the average FSFI score was 23.42 out of 36. There was no significant correlation between VLQ score and POP or mid-vaginal caliber. Sensation of vaginal tightness was significantly associated with age (P=0.03) and menopausal status (P=0.04). Only 28% of partners commented on laxity and the majority commented on the vagina being tight (21%) rather than loose (7%).Fiscal year: FY2022Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2022-02-21| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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AIM: To determine the correlation between VL symptoms and physical exam findings of POP, specifically the introital measurement of genital hiatus.
CONCLUSION: VL was not correlated with physical exam findings quantifying POP or sexual function. This study emphasizes the need to develop a more standardized definition of VL and a better assessment tool for VL symptoms. Polland A, Duong V, Furuya R, et al. Description of Vaginal Laxity and Prolapse and Correlation With Sexual Function (DeVeLoPS). Sex Med 2021;9:100443. Copyright (c) 2021 International Society for Sexual Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION: Vaginal laxity (VL) is a sensation of vaginal looseness which may develop after pregnancy and vaginal delivery and may be affected by prior pelvic surgery, menopause and aging. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a disorder in which pelvic organs descend from the normal position. VL has attracted recent attention due to the advent of energy-based treatments for this symptom.
MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES: Correlation between VL symptoms as measured by the VLQ and POP as measured by elements of the POP-Q.
METHODS: This was a multi-center cross-sectional study of sexually active women over 18 years of age with a parity of one or greater. Subjects completed the Vaginal Laxity Questionnaire (VLQ), the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20, and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and were asked if a sexual partner had commented on laxity. Subjects underwent pelvic exam, including the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q).
RESULTS: A total of 95 subjects with an average age was 54.3 +/- 13.18 years were included. Sixty-three percent of patients were postmenopausal. The average VLQ score was 4.2 +/- 1.35 and the average FSFI score was 23.42 out of 36. There was no significant correlation between VLQ score and POP or mid-vaginal caliber. Sensation of vaginal tightness was significantly associated with age (P=0.03) and menopausal status (P=0.04). Only 28% of partners commented on laxity and the majority commented on the vagina being tight (21%) rather than loose (7%).
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