Authors: Zeelha Abdool Ranee Thakar Abdul H Sultan Reeba S Oliver
Publish Date: 2010/12/16
Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Pages: 273-278
Abstract
A total of 554 women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse POP were recruited and treated with either a vaginal pessary n = 359 or surgery n = 195 Using the validated Sheffield POP questionnaire outcomes were evaluated and then compared at 1 yearAt 1 year the only significant difference between the two groups was increased frequency of intercourse in the surgery group 54 vs 46 p = 0028 which was not significant when controlled for age There was a statistically significant improvement in prolapse urinary bowel and sexual function in both pessary users and those treated surgically
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