Changes in sexual function after treatment for prolapse are related to the improvement in body image perception.

Introduction: In a previous study, sexual function was related to a woman's self-perceived body image and degree of bother from pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Aims: To evaluate sexual function, prolapse symptoms, and self-perceived body image 6 months following treatment for POP and to explore differences in body image perception and sexual function following conservative and surgical treatment for POP.

Methods: After institutional review board approval, consecutive women with > or = stage II POP were invited to participate.

Sexual function is related to body image perception in women with pelvic organ prolapse.

Introduction: A previous study demonstrated that women seeking treatment for advanced pelvic organ prolapsed (POP) reported decreased self-perceived body image and decreased quality of life.

Aims: To determine the relationship between: (i) sexual function and POP, (ii) self-perceived body image and POP; and (iii) sexual function and self-perceived body image in women with prolapse.

Methods: After IRB approval, consecutive women with POP stage II or greater presenting for urogynecologic care at one of eight academic medical centers in the United States were invited to participate.

Outcomes of hysterectomies performed by supervised residents vs those performed by attendings alone.

Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the outcomes of hysterectomies performed by residents under supervision of a teaching physician with those performed by attendings alone.

Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort analysis of hysterectomies performed at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 2004 to 2006.

Results: Of 159 nonteaching and 265 teaching cases, there was no significant difference in any of the surgical outcomes, except mean operating room time in minutes (94.