Variability in practice patterns in stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: results of an IUGA survey.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Members of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) come from different geographic locations and practice settings. A member survey regarding practice patterns provides valuable information for practitioners and researchers alike, and allows the IUGA to discover areas to focus on education and information dissemination.

Methods: A questionnaire was developed by the IUGA Research and Development committee and distributed electronically to IUGA surgeons.

Recurrent pelvic organ prolapse: International Urogynecological Association Research and Development Committee opinion.

Introduction And Hypothesis: This committee opinion paper summarizes available evidence about recurrent pelvic organ prolapse (POP) to provide guidance on management.

Method: A working subcommittee from the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) Research and Development Committee was formed. The literature regarding recurrent POP was reviewed and summarized by individual members of the subcommittee.

Prevention of pelvic floor disorders: international urogynecological association research and development committee opinion.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Pelvic floor disorders (PFD), including urinary incontinence, anal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, are common and have a negative effect on the quality of life of women. Treatment is associated with morbidity and may not be totally satisfactory. Prevention of PFDs, when possible, should be a primary goal.

A strong pelvic floor is associated with higher rates of sexual activity in women with pelvic floor disorders.

Introduction And Hypothesis: We evaluated the associations between pelvic floor muscle strength and tone with sexual activity and sexual function in women with pelvic floor disorders.

Methods: This was a secondary analysis of a multicenter study of women with pelvic floor disorders from the USA and UK performed to validate the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire, IUGA-Revised (PISQ-IR). Participants were surveyed about whether they were sexually active and completed the PISQ-IR and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaires to assess sexual function.

Sexual function in women with anal incontinence using a new instrument: the PISQ-IR.

Introduction: Anal incontinence (AI) has been associated with sexual complaints. The Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR) has been validated to measure sexual function in sexually active (SA) and non-SA (NSA) women with pelvic floor disorders (PFD) including AI. We describe symptoms in women with PFDs including AI using this instrument.