A pilot study to evaluate changes in pelvic floor muscle tone following pelvic organ prolapse surgery using a novel intra-vaginal pressure sensor device.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Pelvic floor muscle weakness is a common cause of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Surgical repair of prolapse is commonly undertaken; however, the impact on pelvic floor muscle tone is unknown. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of anterior and posterior colporrhaphy on pelvic floor activation.

Using codesign to develop a mobile application for pelvic floor muscle training with an intravaginal device (femfit®).

Aims: The aim of this project was to use codesign to develop a mobile application (app) for pelvic floor muscle training, with an intravaginal device (femfit®). The objective was to obtain user feedback to guide the design and development of a mobile app, consistent with the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) framework.

Methods: Twenty-six women (22-62 years) provided mobile app feedback using a Design Thinking framework and grounded theory approach.

Assessing vaginal pressure profiles before and after prolapse surgery using an intravaginal pressure sensor (femfit®).

Introduction And Hypothesis: The impact of surgery on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function remains uncertain. There is a pressure differential along the length of the vagina, influenced by surrounding active and passive tissue structures, giving rise to a pressure profile. The aim of this study is to determine if an intravaginal pressure sensor, femfit®, can measure differences in pressure profiles before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP).