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Are older patients with prolapse likely to continue pessary use? A retrospective observational study
ConclusionsAlthough vaginal pessary use was the preferred first-line management choice for vaginal prolapse in most older women, surgery for prolapse was ultimately required in two-thirds of those conservatively managed. As three-quarters of older women presenting with prolapse had surgery as either a primary or secondary procedure; patients need to be advised of the high chance of requiring surgery at a later stage if they opt for pessary management. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

IUGA Scientific Meeting 2023
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Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 11, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Ultrasound assessment of the abdominal, diaphragm, and pelvic floor muscles during the respiratory and postural tasks in women with and without postpartum lumbopelvic pain: a case –control study
ConclusionThe PFM activity, direction of bladder base displacement, and diaphragm excursion differed between groups during postural and respiratory tasks. Therefore, it is recommended to involve retraining of the PFMs and diaphragm muscle in the rehabilitation of women with PLPP. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Comparison between laser and transobturator tape therapy in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence and role of overweight in treatment: a prospective observational study
ConclusionsThe efficacy of laser therapy for urinary incontinence was confirmed. Furthermore, it was observed that being overweight may be a risk factor for the failure of laser therapy. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 9, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Antibiotic prophylaxis in posterior colporrhaphy does not reduce postoperative infection: a nationwide observational cohort study
ConclusionIn this nationwide Swedish register study antibiotic prophylaxis was not associated with a reduced risk of postoperative infection after a posterior colporrhaphy. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Adherence to support pessary in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: a retrospective study conducted among 1,371 women
ConclusionsHysterectomy, incontinence, and previous pessary use are significant predictors of pessary discontinuation. Increasing age is significantly associated with pessary continuation. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 7, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Healthcare disparities and pelvic organ prolapse operative complications: a nationwide analysis
ConclusionNonwhite patients with lower socioeconomic status had increased postoperative complications and fewer intraoperative complications from POP surgery, whereas white patients with higher socioeconomic status had more intraoperative complications. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 7, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Outcomes of pessary fitting trials for patients with stage IV pelvic organ prolapse: a prospective study
ConclusionFor patients with stage IV POP, the successful fitting rate is as high as 80% or more. More vaginal deliveries, a history of hysterectomy, and a larger vaginal introitus/TVL ratio (ratio >0.6) were predictors of unsuccessful pessary fitting. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 5, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Association between the rs1036819 polymorphism of the ZFAT gene and pelvic organ prolapse: a case –control study
ConclusionsNo association was detected between the rs1036819 polymorphism of theZFAT gene and advanced POP. Age, number of pregnancies, at least one vaginal delivery, weight of the newborn, and POP family history were independent risk factors for POP. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The relationship between women's mode of delivery, body image, self-respect, and genital self-image
ConclusionsMode of delivery was not a predictor of female genital self-image in the early postpartum period. Women with high self-esteem had a positive body image and genital self-image. Age, self-esteem, and body image were influential on female genital self-image. On the other hand, age, self-esteem, and body image predicted about 19.5% of female genital self-image according to multiple linear regression. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 2, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Variations in structural support site failure patterns by prolapse size on stress 3D MRI
ConclusionsWe identified substantial variation in support site failure patterns among women with different degrees of anterior vaginal wall prolapse using a novel standardized framework that quantifies the number, severity, and location of structural support site failures. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - August 1, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research