Publications by authors named "G Holmdahl"
Purpose: To study what adult women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) thought about the timing of genital surgery.
Methods: As part of a larger follow-up study performed between the years 2002-2005 there were questionnaires concerning genital surgery, type of surgery, their thoughts about timing of genital surgery and experience of information about surgery. Early surgery was defined as ≤4 years of age and late ≥10 years.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the long-term effects of cloacal malformations on bowel and bladder control, sexual function, reproductive health, and quality of life in adults.
- In a Nordic multi-center study, 34 out of 48 eligible patients participated, revealing challenges like rare bowel control and reduced sexual function despite many being continent for urination.
- Although quality of life was generally comparable to the population average, significant issues were noted, especially in sexual health and fertility, highlighting the importance of ongoing follow-up for affected individuals.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the personal experiences of adult men with hypospadias, focusing on their identities and interpersonal relationships through in-depth interviews with 17 participants from diverse backgrounds.
- Four main categories of impact were identified: feelings of being different, challenges related to masculinity, personal experiences with sex and relationships, and issues surrounding family roles.
- The research highlights varying effects of hypospadias on life, from minor to significant, with critical periods like puberty influencing these experiences; it suggests that healthcare and support systems can improve overall well-being for individuals affected.
Objectives: There is a lack of studies on men's individual experiences of living with hypospadias. We aimed to explore the personal experiences of having hypospadias in relation to healthcare and surgery.
Subjects And Methods: Purposive sampling was used to include men (aged 18 and over) with hypospadias representing different phenotypes (from distal to proximal) and ages in order to maximise the variation and richness of our data.
Introduction: Long-term outcomes of cloacal malformations remain unclear. We evaluated postoperative bowel control, bladder function and quality of life in patients under 18 years of age with cloaca.
Materials And Methods: This was a multi-center cross-sectional observational study accomplished by the Nordic Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium.