ASSESSMENT OF SEXUAL FUNCTIONS IN WOMEN WHO RECEIVED MIDURETHRAL SLINGS

Abstract

Background: Midurethral slings(MUS)are widely considered first-line surgery for treatment of female stress
incontinencebecause of similar efficacy which may have consequences of female sexual functions after operation.
Aim and objectives:To assess sexual function associated with surgical improvement of stress incontinence after Midurethral
slings in females
.Subjects and Methods:30 patients were included in our study were classified in 2 groups according to the approach of
MUS. Each group included 15 patients, group I (TOT) & group II (TVT). Those patients were invited to participate in survey
regarding their overall improvement using the global response assessment scale and FSFI questionnaire.
Results: Majority of both groups were marked improved with 80% and 93.3% respectively with no significant difference.
All items of FSFI score were improved Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, Orgasm, Satisfaction and Pain and also total FSFI score
was improved and increased significantly from pre to post management.No significant difference between two interventions.
Conclusion: Our findings support Mid urethral slings have high patient satisfaction rates regarding the improvements in
sexual function scores on short-term and are relatively safe procedures.