Changes in Sexual Function after Treatment for Prolapse Are Related to the Improvement in Body Image Perception

Resolution of POP symptoms after treatment improves women's self-perceived body image and sexual function. Not surprisingly, pessary is less effective in improving sexual function compared with surgical repair of POP. Lowenstein L, Gamble T, Sanses TVD, van Raalte H, Carberry C, Jakus S, Pham T, Nguyen A, Hoskey K, and Kenton K for the Fellow's Pelvic Research Network. Changes in sexual function after treatment for prolapse are related to the improvement in body image perception.