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Pelvik taban cerrahisinin cinsel işlev ve yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkisinin analizi

Year 2025, Volume: 6 Issue: 5, 562 - 568, 24.10.2025

Abstract

Özet
Amaç: Pelvik taban cerrahisi, kadınlar için önemli bir sağlık sorunu olan pelvik organ prolapsusu (POP) ve stres üriner inkontinans (SUI) gibi hastalıkların tedavisi için yapılan bir dizi ameliyattır. Ancak, pelvik taban cerrahisi sonrası yapılan çalışmalar, cinsel işlev üzerindeki etkisine ilişkin çelişkili sonuçlar ortaya koymaktadır; genel iyileşmeden hiçbir değişiklik olmamasına, hatta kötüleşmeye kadar değişen sonuçlar elde edilmiştir. Bu nedenle, bu çalışma POP veya SUI nedeniyle ameliyat geçiren hastalarda cerrahinin cinsel işlev ve yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkisini araştırmayı amaçlamıştır.
Yöntem: Bu çalışma prospektif bir kohort çalışması olarak tasarlanmış ve POP veya SUI nedeniyle ameliyat geçiren hastaları içermektedir. Ameliyat öncesi dönemde, POP derecesini belirlemek için POP-Q ölçümleri, idrar kaçırma ve SUI'yi değerlendirmek için ise ürodinamik testler kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca, yaşam kalitesini değerlendirmek için PFID-20 ve PFIQ-7, aşırı aktif mesane semptomatolojisini değerlendirmek için OAB-V8 ve cinsel fonksiyonu değerlendirmek için PISQ-12 kullanılmıştır. Ameliyat sonrası dönemde, yaşam kalitesi ve cinsel fonksiyon ölçekleri 6 aylık aralıklarla (6, 12 ve 18 ay) yeniden uygulanmıştır.
Sonuçlar: Nisan 2014 ile Ocak 2016 arasında toplam 50 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi ve ortalama yaş 53,46 (±9,41) idi. PFID-20, PFIQ-7 ve OAB ölçek analizleri incelendiğinde, 6, 12 ve 18. aylarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulundu. PISQ-12 ölçeği analizleri incelendiğinde, 6. ayda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır; ancak, 12. ve 18. aylarda PISQ-12 fiziksel ölçeğinin PISQ-12 alt ölçeği analizinde anlamlı bir fark bulunmuştur (sırasıyla p = 0,086, 0,004, 0,009).
Sonuç: POP veya SUI nedeniyle pelvik organ cerrahisi geçiren hastalar, ameliyat sonrası cinsel işlev ve yaşam kalitesinde olumlu etkiler yaşayabilirler.

References

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  • Nováková Z, Mašata J, Švabík K. Is it possible to estimate urethral mobility based on maximal urethral closure pressure measurements? Je korelace mezi hodnotami maximálního uzavíracího uretrálního tlaku a sestupem uretry? Ceska Gynekol. 2019;84(2):115-120.
  • Trowbridge ER, Hoover EF. Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence in women. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2022;51(1):157-175. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2021.10.010
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  • Weber AM, Walters MD, Piedmonte MR. Sexual function and vaginal anatomy in women before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000;182(6):1610-1615. doi:10.1067/mob.2000.107436.
  • Rogers GR, Villarreal A, Kammerer-Doak D, Qualls C. Sexual function in women with and without urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2001;12(6):361-365. doi: 10.1007/s001920170012
  • Novi JM, Jeronis S, Morgan MA, Arya LA. Sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse compared to women without pelvic organ prolapse. J Urol. 2005;173(5):1669-1672. doi:10.1097/01.ju.0000154618. 40300.c8

Analysis of the effect of pelvic floor surgery on sexual function and quality of life

Year 2025, Volume: 6 Issue: 5, 562 - 568, 24.10.2025

Abstract

Aims: Pelvic floor surgery is a set of surgeries for the treatment of diseases such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which constitute a significant health burden for women. However, studies following pelvic floor surgery show conflicting results regarding the effect on sexual function, ranging from overall improvement to no change or even deterioration. The present study therefore aimed to investigate the effect of surgery on sexual function and quality of life in patients undergoing surgery for POP or SUI.
Methods: The present study was designed as a prospective cohort study and included patients who had undergone surgery for POP or SUI. In preoperative period, POP-Q measurements were used to grade POP, while urodynamic testing was used to assess urge and SUI. In addition, PFID-20 and PFIQ-7 were used to assess quality of life, OAB-V8 to assess overactive bladder symptomatology and PISQ-12 to assess sexual function. In the postoperative period, the quality of life and sexual function scales were re-administered at 6-month intervals (6, 12 and 18 months).
Results: A total of 50 patients were included in the study between April 2014 and January 2016, with a mean age of 53.46 years (±9.41 years). When PFID-20, PFIQ-7 and OAB scale analyses were examined, a statistically significant difference was found at 6, 12 and 18 months. When the PISQ-12 scale analyses were examined, no statistically significant difference was found in the 6th month; however, a significant difference was found in the PISQ-12 subscale analysis of the PISQ-12 physical scale in the 12th and 18th months (p=0.086, 0.004, 0.009, respectively).
Conclusion: Patients undergoing pelvic organ surgery for POP or SUI may experience favourable effects on sexual function and quality of life post-surgery.

Ethical Statement

ETİK KURUL ONAYI ALINMIŞ VE MATERIAL METOD SEKMESINDE BAHSEDİLMİŞTİR

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YOK

Thanks

Doç.Dr.Erhan Okuyan 'a yardımları için teşekkür ederiz.

References

  • Schulten SFM, Claas-Quax MJ, Weemhoff M, et al. Risk factors for primary pelvic organ prolapse and prolapse recurrence: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022;227(2): 192-208. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2022.04.046
  • Drake MJ. Fundamentals of terminology in lower urinary tract function.Neurourol Urodyn. 2018;37(S6):S13-S19. doi:10.1002/nau.23768
  • Abrams P, Cardozo L, Fall M, et al. The standardisation of terminology in lower urinary tract function: report from the standardisation sub-committee of the International Continence Society. Urology. 2003;61(1): 37-49. doi:10.1016/s0090-4295(02)02243-4
  • Roos AM, Thakar R, Sultan AH, Burger CW, Paulus AT. Pelvic floor dysfunction: women's sexual concerns unraveled. J Sex Med. 2014;11(3): 743-752. doi:10.1111/jsm.12070
  • Srikrishna S, Robinson D, Cardozo L, Gonzalez J. Can sex survive pelvic floor surgery? Int Urogynecol J. 2010;21(11):1313-1319. doi:10.1007/s00192-010-1198-x
  • Thakar R, Chawla S, Scheer I, Barrett G, Sultan AH. Sexual function following pelvic floor surgery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008;102(2):110-114. doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.03.013
  • Lewis RW, Fugl-Meyer KS, Bosch R, et al. Epidemiology/risk factors of sexual dysfunction. J Sex Med. 2004;1(1):35-39. doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109. 2004.10106.x
  • Peinado-Molina RA, Hernández-Martínez A, Martínez-Vázquez S, Rodríguez-Almagro J, Martínez-Galiano JM. Pelvic floor dysfunction: prevalence and associated factors. BMC Public Health. 2023;23(1):2005. doi:10.1186/s12889-023-16901-3
  • Espuña-Pons M, Fillol M, Pascual MA, Rebollo P, Mora AM; Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Research Group (Grupo de Investigación en Disfunciones del Suelo Pélvico en la Mujer-GISPEM). Pelvic floor symptoms and severity of pelvic organ prolapse in women seeking care for pelvic floor problems. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2014;177:141-145. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.03.050
  • Lonnée-Hoffmann RA, Salvesen Ø, Mørkved S, Schei B. What predicts improvement of sexual function after pelvic floor surgery? A follow-up study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2013;92(11):1304-1312. doi:10.1111/aogs.12237
  • Naughton MJ, Donovan J, Badia X, et al. Symptom severity and QOL scales for urinary incontinence. Gastroenterology. 2004;126(1 Suppl 1): S114-S123. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2003.10.059
  • Brubaker L, Chiang S, Zyczynski H, et al. The impact of stress incontinence surgery on female sexual function. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009;200(5):562.e1-562.e5627. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2008.11.017
  • Ward K, Hilton P; United Kingdom and Ireland Tension-free Vaginal Tape Trial Group. Prospective multicentre randomised trial of tension-free vaginal tape and colposuspension as primary treatment for stress incontinence. BMJ. 2002;325(7355):67. doi:10.1136/bmj.325.7355.67
  • Nováková Z, Mašata J, Švabík K. Is it possible to estimate urethral mobility based on maximal urethral closure pressure measurements? Je korelace mezi hodnotami maximálního uzavíracího uretrálního tlaku a sestupem uretry? Ceska Gynekol. 2019;84(2):115-120.
  • Trowbridge ER, Hoover EF. Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence in women. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2022;51(1):157-175. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2021.10.010
  • Gordon D, Groutz A, Sinai T, et al. Sexual function in women attending a urogynecology clinic. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 1999;10(5): 325-328. doi:10.1007/s001929970010
  • Clark A, Romm J. Effect of urinary incontinence on sexual activity in women. J Reprod Med. 1993;38(9):679-683.
  • Denisenko AA, Clark CB, D'Amico M, Murphy AM. Evaluation and management of female urinary incontinence. Can J Urol. 2021;28(S2):27-32.
  • Weber AM, Walters MD, Piedmonte MR. Sexual function and vaginal anatomy in women before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000;182(6):1610-1615. doi:10.1067/mob.2000.107436.
  • Rogers GR, Villarreal A, Kammerer-Doak D, Qualls C. Sexual function in women with and without urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2001;12(6):361-365. doi: 10.1007/s001920170012
  • Novi JM, Jeronis S, Morgan MA, Arya LA. Sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse compared to women without pelvic organ prolapse. J Urol. 2005;173(5):1669-1672. doi:10.1097/01.ju.0000154618. 40300.c8
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Primary Language English
Subjects Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Journal Section Research Articles [en] Araştırma Makaleleri [tr]
Authors

İlyas Turan 0000-0003-3611-9428

Aysun Karabulut 0000-0003-2854-597X

Necim Yalçın 0000-0001-5980-3244

Özer Öztekin 0000-0002-1686-5418

Publication Date October 24, 2025
Submission Date August 7, 2025
Acceptance Date October 9, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 6 Issue: 5

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AMA Turan İ, Karabulut A, Yalçın N, Öztekin Ö. Analysis of the effect of pelvic floor surgery on sexual function and quality of life. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. October 2025;6(5):562-568.

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