Does quality of female sexual function improve after a transobturator tape procedure?

J Obstet Gynaecol. 2014 Aug;34(6):512-4. doi: 10.3109/01443615.2014.911833. Epub 2014 May 15.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to use a questionnaire to evaluate any changes in sexual satisfaction of women who underwent a transobturator tape (TOT) procedure for stress urinary incontinence. A total of 30 women agreed to participate in the study and were invited to fill out the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire prior to surgery and 3 months after surgery. As a result, after the TOT operation, there was a statistically significant improvement in libido (desire), arousal, lubrication, orgasm and satisfaction. The TOT procedure seems to have a positive effect on female sexual function by reducing the urinary leakage during sexual activity and by decreasing the pain during or after sexual activity.

Keywords: Sexual dysfunction; transobturator tape; urinary incontinence.

Publication types

  • Observational Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Sexual Behavior / physiology*
  • Sexual Behavior / psychology
  • Sexual Behavior / statistics & numerical data
  • Suburethral Slings*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*