IMPACT OF THE PESSARY ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION IN WOMEN WITH PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION
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https://doi.org/10.52611/confluencia.2025.1353Keywords:
Pesarios, Calidad de vida, Función sexual, Piso pélvico, Disfunción sexualAbstract
Introduction: Studies were collected to women with pelvic floor dysfunctions that used pessary during the period between 2013-2023 in various countries, including the United States, Brazil, Colombia, China, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Iran and Netherlands. These studies determined the impact on the quality of life and sexual function in women with pelvic floor dysfunctions that used pessary. Objective: Determining the impact of the use of pessary on the quality of life and sexual function in women who have dysfunction of their pelvic floor during 2013-2023, according to scientific evidence. Methodology: The study applied a qualitative, retrospective documentary analysis: Scoping Review, applied to databases: EBSCOHOST, Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science. The review process resulted in the use of vaginal pessary shows an obvious improvement in the quality of life of the users who used this treatment, on the other hand, also evidenced the lack of comprehensive care, leaving a vacuum of information in the psycho -emotional field and the relationship relationship. Results: In addition, few studies cover how the vaginal pessary affects the sexual function of these women, evidencing that it is not a very studied component. Conclusions: Pessaries are effective and easy to use, improve the quality of life and sexual function. Satisfaction with treatment depends on the quality of professional care.
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