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Postoperative Return to Sexual Activity

Surgery | Pelvic Organ Prolapse | Stress Urinary Incontinence | Sexual Function Disturbances

To determine if standardized counselling regarding first sexual encounter after pelvic reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and / or urinary incontinence improves postoperative preparedness to return to sexual activity and sexual function.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    FEMALE

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult women (age ≥ 18 years)
* consented for pelvic reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and / or urinary incontinence
* currently sexually active as defined by self-report
* able to speak and read English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not currently sexually active as defined by self-report
* vulvar dermatologic pathology (Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus)
* chronic pelvic pain
* unable to consent or complete outcomes due to mental incapacity, prisoners or incarcerated women

Study Location

Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary
Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Shunaha Kim-Fine

[email protected]
403-944-4419
Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05342090