Urogynecology
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Berek & Novak's Gynecology Open
Berek and Novak's Gynecology is the gold standard text in general gynecology serving both as a comprehensive reference and a practical, clinically-oriented text. This reference is not only a must-have product for residents in training, but…
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Women’s sexual dysfunction associated with psychiatric disorders and their treatment Open
Impairment of mental health is the most important risk factor for female sexual dysfunction. Women living with psychiatric illness, despite their frequent sexual difficulties, consider sexuality to be an important aspect of their quality o…
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How to use the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP‐Q) system? Open
Aims To set out the basic description of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) using the International Continence Society/International Urogynecology Association Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP‐Q) system. Methods The basic approach to use …
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Electromyographic characteristics of pelvic floor muscles in women with stress urinary incontinence following sEMG-assisted biofeedback training and Pilates exercises Open
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of pelvic floor muscle training with surface electromyographic (sEMG) biofeedback (BF group) and Pilates exercises (P group) on the bioelectrical activity of pelvic floor muscles in women wit…
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Perinatal health predictors using artificial intelligence: A review Open
Advances in public health and medical care have enabled better pregnancy and birth outcomes. The rates of perinatal health indicators such as maternal mortality and morbidity; fetal, neonatal, and infant mortality; low birthweight; and pre…
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Mental Health, Sleep and Physical Function in Treatment Seeking Women with Urinary Incontinence Open
Among treatment seeking women with lower urinary tract symptoms, increasing urinary incontinence severity rather than the presence or type of urinary incontinence was associated with increased depression, anxiety and stress.
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Pelvic organ prolapse in Caucasian and East Asian women: a comparative study Open
Objective Ethnicity has been suggested to be a significant risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse (POP); yet, pelvic organ descent in different ethnic groups, especially in Asian populations, is not well studied. The aim of this study was t…
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International urogynecology consultation chapter 3 committee 2; conservative treatment of patient with pelvic organ prolapse: Pelvic floor muscle training Open
Introduction and hypothesis This manuscript from Chapter 3 of the International Urogynecology Consultation (IUC) on Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) describes the current evidence and suggests future directions for research on the effect of pel…
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Does a robotic surgery approach offer optimal ergonomics to gynecologic surgeons?: a comprehensive ergonomics survey study in gynecologic robotic surgery Open
More than half of participants reported physical symptoms which were found to be primarily associated with confidence in managing ergonomic settings and familiarity with the system depending on the volume of robotic cases. Optimal guidelin…
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Ovarian cyst removal influences ovarian reserve dependent on histology, size and type of operation Open
Previous publications suggest a reduction in the ovarian reserve following ovarian surgery. The influence of the underlying disease, histology, size of the ovarian cyst and type of procedure remains unclear. The aim of this study was to in…
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Stage and the Relationship to Genital Hiatus and Perineal Body Measurements Open
Objectives This study aimed to describe the relationship between genital hiatus (GH) and perineal body (PB) measurements with increasing pelvic organ prolapse (POP) stage in a large cohort of women referred to Urogynecology clinic for pelv…
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Prevalence of dysmenorrhea and associated factors among students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological complaints among adolescent women. It has been associated with short-term absenteeism in school and has a negative impact on academic and daily activities. Therefore, the aim…
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Depression symptoms in women with pelvic floor dysfunction: a case-control study Open
There is a significant association between depression and PFD, and QOL scores in patients with PFD were significantly higher in patients with depression.
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Ultrasound imaging of slings and meshes in urogynecology Open
Imaging is used increasingly in urogynecology. One of the main applications is in the assessment of synthetic implants. Ultrasound is particularly useful for this purpose as most such implants appear highly echogenic on ultrasound but are …
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Virtual Interviews During COVID-19: Perspectives of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Program Directors Open
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) fellowship program directors’ opinions regarding the effectiveness of virtual interviews for selecting fellows and their future interv…
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Defining Patient Knowledge and Perceptions of Vaginal Pessaries for Prolapse and Incontinence Open
Only half of patients presenting to a referral-based practice had previous knowledge of vaginal pessaries. Few patients had heard about pessaries from any source other than a physician or other health care provider. Patients presented with…
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A Treatment Algorithm for High-Tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Open
OBJECTIVE: To develop evidence- and consensus-based clinical practice guidelines for management of high-tone pelvic floor dysfunction (HTPFD). High-tone pelvic floor dysfunction is a neuromuscular disorder of the pelvic floor characterized…
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Is polypropylene mesh material fundamentally safe for use as a reconstructive material in vaginal surgery: ICI‐RS 2019? Open
Polypropylene (PP) mesh has been used as a primary or adjuvant material for vaginal reconstruction for both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) for decades. Whether polypropylene is the optimal material for su…
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Quality of Life, Sexuality, Anatomical Results and Side-effects of Implantation of an Alloplastic Mesh for Cystocele Correction at Follow-up after 36 Months Open
Introduction Pelvic organ prolapse can significantly reduce quality of life of affected women, with many cases requiring corrective surgery. The rate of recurrence is relatively high after conventional prolapse surgery. In recent years, al…
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The relationship between breast size and aspects of health and psychological wellbeing in mature-aged women Open
Objectives: Increases in breast size with age are common but have not been widely examined as a factor that could affect the health and psychological wellbeing of mature-aged women. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship…
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Risk-Reducing Gynecological Surgery in Lynch Syndrome: Results of an International Survey from the Prospective Lynch Syndrome Database Open
Purpose: To survey risk-reducing hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) practice and advice regarding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women with Lynch syndrome. Methods: We conducted a survey in 31 contributing centers…
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The experience of pregnancy among women living with HIV in Nordic countries: A qualitative narrative enquiry Open
Objective: The success of antiretroviral therapy has resulted in the normalization of pregnancy among women living with HIV and a very low risk of perinatal transmission of HIV. Despite these advances, women living with HIV still face comp…
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Pregnancy danger signs: Knowledge and health-seeking behavior among reproductive age women in southwest Ethiopia Open
Background: Warning signs of pregnancy are not reliably predictable. But, knowing these early warning signs is very important for pregnant women to eliminate serious complications and start treatment immediately. The higher level of matern…
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Assessment of Overactive Bladder after Laparoscopic Lateral Suspension for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Open
Background . Pelvic organ prolapses (POP) and overactive bladder (OAB) may coexist and both negatively impact quality of life in women. The correlation between POP and OAB remains unclear, but these patients may have the OAB resolution aft…
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Robotic Single-Site® Sacrocolpopexy: First Report and Technique Using the Single-Site® Wristed Needle Driver Open
The recently introduced da Vinci Single-Site® platform offers cosmetic benefits when compared with standard Multi-Site® robotic surgery. The innovative endowristed technology has increased the use of the da Vinci Single-Site® platform. The…
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Diagnosis and Therapy of Female Urinary Incontinence. Guideline of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG (S2k-Level, AWMF Registry No. 015/091, January 2022) Open
Aim This completely revised interdisciplinary S2k-guideline on the diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up care of female patients with urinary incontinence (AWMF registry number: 015-091) was published in December 2021. This guideline combines …
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Correlates of vaginal laxity symptoms in women attending a urogynecology clinic in Saudi Arabia Open
Objective To evaluate the prevalence of vaginal laxity ( VL ) and its correlates in a cohort of women attending a urogynecology clinic in a tertiary referral center in Saudi Arabia. Methods In this retrospective study, demographic informat…
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Do physical activity levels differ by number of children at home in women aged 25–44 in the general population? Open
Objectives: While physical activity is important for health, many women do not meet recommended levels, particularly mothers. The purpose of this study was to assess whether physical activity levels differ by number of children at home in …
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Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, Recurrence, Satisfaction, and Regret After Total Colpocleisis With Concomitant Vaginal Hysterectomy: A Retrospective Single-Center Study Open
Objective This study aimed to investigate long-term study outcomes of colpocleisis along with concomitant vaginal hysterectomy for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted in elderly women with advanc…
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The effect of extended release tolterodine used for overactive bladder treatment on female sexual function Open
This preliminary study demonstrates that treatment of OAB with tolterodine ER was found to have positive effect on sexual function of patients with OAB.