Assessment of sexual function and quality of life in women with postcoital cystitis
- Authors: Komyakov B.K.1, Shevnin M.V.1, Ochelenko V.A.1, Tarasov V.A.1, Klitcenko O.A.1
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Affiliations:
- North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
- Issue: No 2 (2023)
- Pages: 20-25
- Section: Original Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/1728-2985/article/view/521074
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18565/urology.2023.2.20-25
- ID: 521074
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Abstract
Introduction. According to the literature, 20-50% of women will experience urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime, and in 10-30% of cases, cystitis will recur. Despite the high prevalence of recurrent UTI, there are lack of studies dedicated to its impact on the quality of life, and the influence of postcoital cystitis on the quality of life and sexual function has not been previously evaluated.
Aim. To assess the quality of life and sexual function in patients with recurrent postcoital cystitis before and after transposition of the urethra.
Material and methods. Women suffering from recurrent postcoital cystitis, who underwent urethral transposition from 2019 to 2021 were included the study. The SF-12v2 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life, while sexual function was evaluated using Female Sexual Function Index [FSFI]. Questionnaires were filled out by 70 patients, before and after surgery.
Results. All domains of the quality of life were significantly different in the pre- and postoperative period. More pronounced changes were found in the mental health-related quality of life. In addition, there were significant differences in each domain of FSFI and the overall score postoperatively compared to baseline.
Conclusion. Our study reports a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction among women with recurrent postcoital cystitis as well as a reduced quality of life. This work shows the social significance of the problem, as well as the high rehabilitation potential of urethral transposition.
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B. K. Komyakov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Author for correspondence.
Email: komyakovbk@mail.ru
Ph.D., MD, professor, Head of the Department of Urology, Chief Urologist of Saint Petersburg, Department of Urology
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgM. V. Shevnin
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Email: maxshevnin@mail.ru
Ph.D. student of Department of Urology, Chief Urologist of Saint Petersburg, urologist at the Center of Urology with robot-assisted surgery
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgV. A. Ochelenko
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Email: ochelenko-v@yandex.ru
Ph.D., MD, associate professor at the Department of Urology
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgV. A. Tarasov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Email: Vtar.sh@gmail.com
Ph.D. student of the Department of Urology
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgO. A. Klitcenko
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Email: olkl@yandex.ru
Ph.D. in Biology, associate professor at the Department of pedagogy, philosophy and law
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgReferences
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