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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lauren Caldwell, Gabriela E. Halder, Gena Dunivan, Amanda B. White, Uchenna Ossai, Rebecca G. Rogers
Summary: This study describes the timing, quality, and patient concerns regarding the first sexual encounter after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence. Most women resumed intercourse 2-4 months post-surgery, with partners' desires, fears, and physician counseling strongly influencing the timing of the first sexual encounter. Reports of initial sexual activity after surgery are often positive, with improved self-image and sexual confidence.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Moli Karsalia, Rena Malik
Summary: Most free apps are functional and well received by users, but the quality of app content varies. Only some apps have an informational component, and even fewer list sources.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anne-Cecile Pizzoferrato, Stephanie Ragot, Louis Verite, Nicolas Naiditch, Xavier Fritel
Summary: The study aimed to assess women's perception of postoperative pelvic floor repair complications and compare it to the Clavien-Dindo classification. The results showed that women's perception of surgical complications differed from the Clavien-Dindo classification, with lack of repair and long-term disability being two major factors contributing to the perception of seriousness.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Gokmen Sukgen, Adem Altunkol, Ayse Yigit
Summary: Research on patients who underwent four-arm polypropylene mesh implantation surgery for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse showed improvements in incontinence symptoms, sexual function, and quality of life post-operatively.
INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Kanupriya Vijay, Layne Kelley, Taemee Pak, Paige Kuhlmann, Amber Patterson-Lachowicz, David T. Fetzer, Laura Reynolds, Maude Carmel, Philippe Zimmern, Gaurav Khatri
Summary: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are two common disorders affecting the anterior pelvic floor in women, which can be treated conservatively or surgically. Imaging plays a crucial role in identifying and characterizing procedures performed, locating synthetic materials, and assessing complications in patients treated surgically, especially in cases where medical records are unavailable or a comprehensive physical examination is not feasible. Ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the commonly used imaging modalities, while radiopaque surgical materials can be visualized using voiding cystourethrography and CT. This article provides a summary of commonly used surgical options for SUI and POP, reviews imaging techniques for assessment, and discusses the normal imaging appearance and complications of pelvic floor surgical repair procedures in the anterior compartment of the pelvis.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jennifer W. H. Wong, Olga Ramm
Summary: The multifactorial pathophysiology of pelvic floor disorders in women often leads to the coexistence of several pelvic floor disorders, with pelvic organ prolapse being a risk factor for stress urinary incontinence. Prolapse repair surgeries may unmask hidden SUI symptoms, resulting in de novo SUI postoperatively. Surgeons should consider the relationship between POP and UI in presurgical planning and discuss the risks and benefits of concurrent versus staged anti-incontinence procedures with patients.
CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Melike Nur Akin, Ahmet Akin Sivaslioglu, Tuba Edgunlu, Burcu Kasap, Sevim Karakas Celik
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in TGF-beta and SMAD gene and protein expression levels in the uterosacral ligament of patients with POP and UUI. The results showed a significant decrease in gene expression levels of SMAD3 and TGF-β1 in UUI patients, indicating a potential causal link. However, no significant differences were found in protein expression levels between the two groups.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jodie G. Dakic, Jill Cook, Jean Hay-Smith, Kuan-Yin Lin, Helena Frawley
Summary: This study found that pelvic floor symptoms significantly impact women's exercise participation, with urinary incontinence having the largest impact. Symptomatic women tend to stop participating in high-impact sports, and often modify their exercise by lowering intensity or frequency to mitigate the symptoms.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wenyao Xia, Golafsoun Ameri, Djalal Fakim, Humayon Akhuanzada, Malik Z. Raza, S. Abbas Shobeiri, Linda McLean, Elvis C. S. Chen
Summary: This study introduces an automatic approach to extract anatomical landmarks and the PMHD from pelvic ultrasound images, as well as automatic segmentation of the levator-ani muscle. The experiments demonstrate the algorithm's high accuracy and potential for clinical applications and personalized treatment of PFD.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MEDICAL IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Breffini C. Anglim, George Tomlinson, Joalee Paquette, Colleen D. McDermott
Summary: This study aimed to determine the perioperative characteristics associated with an increased risk of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following vaginal pelvic floor surgery. Through comparing 18 variables, including age, menopausal status, and intraoperative blood loss, a POUR risk calculator has been developed to help physicians predict the risk of POUR and provide potential management options for patients preoperatively.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yun-Han Liao, Soo-Cheen Ng, Gin-Den Chen
Summary: This study found that only stage 1 AVWP is associated with an increase in OAB, while posterior compartment prolapse may reduce the occurrence of OAB.
TAIWANESE JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yasmine Khayyami, Marlene Elmelund, Niels Klarskov
Summary: The study investigated the impact of POP surgery on UI in women with POP and concomitant UI. Results showed that the majority of women experienced improvement in UI or achieved urinary continence postoperatively. Women with UUI had higher rates of achieving urinary continence compared to women with SUI and MUI. The involvement of the anterior compartment and POP-Q stage were found to be associated with higher likelihood of achieving urinary continence in specific subtypes of UI.
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Martina G. Gabra, Katelyn M. Tessier, Cynthia S. Fok, Nissrine Nakib, Makinna C. Oestreich, John Fischer
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and anal incontinence (AI) in a Minnesota population using the Epidemiology of Prolapse and Incontinence Questionnaire (EPIQ), and explore the associations of POP and AI with parity, age, smoking status, body mass index (BMI), and co-morbidities. The results showed that POP was significantly associated with parity and higher BMI, while AI was associated with older age, smoking status, and presence of co-morbid conditions.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Saida Abrar, Raheela Mohsin, Huda Saleem
Summary: The study demonstrates that pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can impact female sexual functions, which significantly improve after reconstructive surgeries for these pelvic floor disorders.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Jodie G. Dakic, Jean Hay-Smith, Jill Cook, Kuan-Yin Lin, Marlena Calo, Helena Frawley
Summary: The study found that urinary incontinence symptoms negatively affect exercise participation for half of women, while pelvic organ prolapse also has a negative impact on exercise. However, there is limited data on the effects of anal incontinence on exercise.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, Richard Kershen, Elena Tunitsky-Bitton
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2015)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, David O'Sullivan, Paul Tulikangas
JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elena Tunitsky-Bitton, Katie Propst, Tyler Muffly
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, Elena Tunitsky-Bitton, David M. O'Sullivan, Adam C. Steinberg, Christine LaSala
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, David M. O'Sullivan, Paul K. Tulikangas
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, Adam C. Steinberg, David M. O'Sullivan, Megan O. Schimpf, Christine LaSala
FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2017)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shaffer R. Shrope-Mok, Katie A. Propst, Rajesh Iyengar
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2010)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, Elena Tunitsky-Bitton, Megan O. Schimpf, Beri Ridgeway
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2014)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, David M. O'Sullivan, Adam C. Steinberg
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2019)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
K. Propst
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, Cecile A. Ferrando
Summary: The study found that women undergoing labiaplasty were primarily motivated by functional concerns, and the outcomes indicated high satisfaction with genital appearance postoperatively as well as a positive effect on body image and quality of life. The recommendation is for surgeons to understand women's motivations for pursuing surgical intervention by asking about their cosmetic concerns.
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie Propst, Lisa C. Hickman
Summary: This study evaluated obstetric providers' knowledge and practice patterns regarding peripartum pelvic floor disorders clinic and found high satisfaction among providers with the clinic's usefulness for patient evaluations and increased awareness of obstetric anal sphincter injuries and their impact on maternal health.
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katie A. Propst, Alexandra Hanlon, Justin Chura
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
(2014)