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The relationship between vaginal microenvironment and pelvic dysfunctional diseases in Chinese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThis review indicates that the vaginal microenvironment has an impact on the development of PFD in Chinese women.Trial registrationThe protocol of this systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis (MA) has been registered in PROSPERO databases with the Registration number of CRD42023407251 (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 31, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Projecting future prolapse outcomes with induction of labor at 39 weeks: a decision analysis
ConclusionWhile routine induction of labor at 39 weeks results in a meaningfully higher vaginal delivery rate, there was no increase in POP, possibly due to the protective effect of lower birthweight. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 30, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Validation study of new clinical scoring — “Apollo Clinical Scoring system” for bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis and comparison of outcome with standard “O’Leary–Sant score”
ConclusionThe present study suggests that the recently devised Apollo Clinical Scoring (ACS) system for patients of BPS/IC is internally consistent and a reliable scoring system. When compared with OLS in parallel setting, the newer ACS appeared to be marginally better. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 29, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Effects of spinal stabilization exercises focusing on the pelvic floor in women with overactive bladder
ConclusionsThe SSEs focusing on the pelvic floor improved urinary symptoms, PFMS, core stability, QoL, and PSI. This exercise approach may be beneficial in the management of OAB. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 28, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Safety and medium-term outcome of redo laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: a matched case –control study
ConclusionsIn our experience, redo LSCP is as safe and effective as a primary LSCP, but there is a higher risk of conversion (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 26, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Bladder pain syndrome and sexual function: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionOur review suggests that sexual function might be worse in BPS patients than in the general population, but it seems to improve with intravesical BPS treatment. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 22, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Lateral abdominal muscle thickness and contractile function in women with and without stress urinary incontinence
ConclusionWomen with SUI had a smaller percentage change in thickness and contractile function of TrA and IO muscle than women without SUI. However, there was no difference in the morphological features of these muscles between the groups. Considering the lateral abdominal muscle, training may be important for management of SUI. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 21, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Effectiveness of prophylactic pharmacological hemostatic agents for reduction of blood loss at vaginal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsPeri-operative use of vasoconstrictive agents slightly reduces bleeding in women undergoing elective vaginal surgery. Additional studies evaluating alternative pharmacological agents such as tranexamic acid may be of benefit. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 16, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Complications 8 weeks after an obstetric second-degree perineal laceration in relation to body mass index
ConclusionsPrimiparous overweight and obese women report less AI and more UI than normal-weight women 8 weeks after a second-degree perineal laceration. No differences were found regarding complications. These findings are new and merit further study to find potential preventive factors and interventions after a second-degree perineal laceration. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 16, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Evaluation of sexual function and vaginal prolapse after radical cystectomy in women: a study to explore an under-evaluated problem
ConclusionsThe type of urinary diversion, POP-Q stages, and tumor stages did not show significant differences regarding sexual function, QoL, and prolapse complaints in women after RC, whereas a vagina- sparing approach showed significant differences only in two subscales without clinical relevance. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 15, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Association between functional constipation and vaginal wind in women at 6  weeks postpartum
ConclusionsVaginal wind is common among women at 6  weeks postpartum and is associated with functional constipation. Functional constipation may serve as a reference for the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of vaginal wind. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research