Sexual function after tension-free vaginal tape procedure.

Introduction: Aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the sexual function of women after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure.

Patients And Methods: To evaluate the female sexual function after the TVT procedure, we designed a 36-item questionnaire including 21 questions on incontinence, 15 questions on sexuality and 3 questions on the personal impression of the procedure. Diagnostic workup consisted of a detailed medical history, urinalysis, postvoid residual urine volume assessment, ultrasound of the kidney and a urodynamic study.

Prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction in Austria--analysis of a health screening project.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men undergoing a health investigation.

Methods: Men aged 30-69 yrs participating in a health screening project in the area of Vienna completed a 11-item questionnaire on ED which was extracted from the international index of erectile function (IIEF). In parallel, all men underwent a detailed health examination including physical assessment, evaluation of various life-style factors and a blood analysis with 14 parameters.