The ThermiVa In Genital Hiatus Treatment (TIGHT) Study.

Introduction: Vaginal laxity or the sensation of vaginal looseness affects anywhere from 24% to 50% of postpartum women.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the ThermiVa (ThermiAesthetics, TX, USA) monopolar radiofrequency device in the treatment of vulvovaginal laxity and sexual dysfunction METHODS: The TIGHT study was a prospective single blinded randomized sham-control trial conducted over 3 sites in Australia and India. The study included parous woman over the age of 18 who complained of vaginal laxity/looseness.

Risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injuries and postpartum anal and urinary incontinence: a case-control trial.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) cause serious maternal morbidity for mothers. A clearer understanding of aetiological factors is needed. We aimed to determine the risk factors for OASIS .