[Postmenopausal bleeding and dietary supplements: a possible causal relationship with hop- and soy-containing preparations].

Background: Many women suffering from menopausal symptoms choose to use dietary supplements made from plants for the relief of their symptoms. These herbal preparations can have phyto-oestrogenic properties. Although probably regarded as 'safe', such preparations can cause adverse drug reactions.

Avulsion of puborectalis muscle and other risk factors for cystocele recurrence: a 2-year follow-up study.

Introduction And Hypothesis: This study aimed to determine the relationship of recurrent cystocele with avulsion of puborectalis muscle and other risk factors.

Methods: In this prospective observational cohort study, 245 women undergoing anterior colporrhaphy were invited for a 2-year follow-up visit consisting of a questionnaire, physical examination, and translabial 3D ultrasonography. Women with and without recurrent cystocele were compared to identify recurrence risk factors.

Protocol for translabial 3D-ultrasonography for diagnosing levator defects (TRUDIL): a multicentre cohort study for estimating the diagnostic accuracy of translabial 3D-ultrasonography of the pelvic floor as compared to MR imaging.

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition affecting more than half of the women above age 40. The estimated lifetime risk of needing surgical management for POP is 11%. In patients undergoing POP surgery of the anterior vaginal wall, the re-operation rate is 30%.

Postoperative catheterization after anterior colporrhaphy: 2 versus 5 days. A multicentre randomized controlled trial.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The aim of this study was to compare the number of temporary catheter replacements and urinary tract infections after indwelling catheterization for 2 versus 5 days following an anterior colporrhaphy.

Methods: Two hundred forty-six patients were randomly assigned to 2 or 5 days of indwelling catheterization. Outcome measures were temporary catheter replacements because of post-voiding residual >200 mL after removal of the indwelling catheter, urinary tract infections, and hospital stay.