Effect of colporrhaphy on the Sexual Dysfunction of women with pelvic organ prolapsed

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect of colporrhaphy on sexual problems of women with pelvic organ prolapseis.

Methodology: Sixty patients with pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele - rectocele) in a quasi-experimental study before and after treatment were included. Presence of pelvic organ prolapseis was assessed by examination in the lithotomy position. Degree of prolapse was determined according to Pelvic organ Prolapse Quantification (POPQ). Their degree of prolapse was marked from 1 to 3 then was colporrhaphy performed. Follow up of patients for sexual satisfaction was performed three and six months after surgery by telephone and interviews. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 15, the McNamara test, T-test, absolute and relative frequency, mean and standard deviation.

Results: In sixty (60) women who were studied the mean and standard deviation of pregnancy and delivery rate were 4.4