Publication:

Study of correlation between symptoms and signs in women with anterior vaginal wall prolapse

Background Pelvic organ prolapse is a common, distressing and disabling condition affecting up to 30% of the women, 20- 60 years of age, attending Gynaecology outpatient clinics. Objective of present work was to know the effect of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) on micturition symptoms.

Methods Descriptive study including 64 women presenting with POP symptoms. Subjects were evaluated using POP-Quantification system, Urinary Distress Inventory.

Results Women were asked to rate the extent to which they were bothered by their urinary function on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being extremely. Ten women (16%) reported 1 to 4, 23 (37%) reported 5 to 7, and 29 (47%) reported and gt;8.

Conclusions Strong association does exist between POP and micturition symptoms which are obstructive in nature and those causing urge incontinence.