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Open Access 06-09-2023 | Tension-Free Vaginal Tape | Original Article

Quality of life and sexual function after tension-free vaginal tape and polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for primary stress urinary incontinence: 3-year follow-up from a randomized clinical trial

Authors: Anna-Maija Itkonen Freitas, Camilla Isaksson, Päivi Rahkola-Soisalo, Maarit Mentula, Tomi S. Mikkola

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2023

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

To assess quality of life (QoL) and sexual function outcomes at 3 years after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and polyacrylamide hydrogel injection (PAHG) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Methods

In this randomized trial comparing TVT (n = 104) and PAHG (n = 108), we assessed changes in QoL and sexuality using the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, Short Form (IIQ-7), Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) and RAND-36 Item Health Survey (RAND-36) at baseline and at 3 years. This is a secondary analysis of a randomized, noninferiority trial comparing patient satisfaction after TVT and PAHG.

Results

In both groups, incontinence-related QoL improved from the baseline (p < 0.00), except for difficulty emptying the bladder and pain/discomfort. Total scores of UDI-6 and IIIQ-7 were lower for TVT compared to PAHG (p < 0.00) indicating better QoL at 3 years. Urinary incontinence with sexual activity or fear of incontinence restricting sexual activity improved in both groups (p < 0.00), with higher scores for physical section subscale in PISQ-12 (p = 0.02) for TVT. Physical and social functioning (RAND-36) improved from the baseline in both groups (p < 0.01) with a better outcome in the TVT group for physical functioning (p = 0.00).

Conclusions

Both TVT and PAHG improve QoL and sexual function in primary SUI with better incontinence and health-related QoL scores in the TVT group compared to the PAHG group at 3 years.

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Title: Quality of life and sexual function after tension-free vaginal tape and polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for primary stress urinary incontinence: 3-year follow-up from a randomized clinical trial
Authors: Anna-Maija Itkonen Freitas
Camilla Isaksson
Päivi Rahkola-Soisalo
Maarit Mentula
Tomi S. Mikkola
Publication date: 06-09-2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Tension-Free Vaginal Tape
Stress Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2023
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-023-05626-x

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Quality of life and sexual function after tension-free vaginal tape and polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for primary stress urinary incontinence: 3-year follow-up from a randomized clinical trial

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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