Female sexual dysfunction after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis

• DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6072
• Publication Date: 2008-06-12T16:18:23Z
• Authors: J W Ogilvie Jr; L Goetz; N N Baxter; J Park; S Minami; R D Madoff
• Keywords: Pouch; Surgical anastomosis

The aim was to measure female sexual function after total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis using a validated scoring system and determine the impact of pouch on function.A cross-sectional survey performed modified version Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-m). Measures function, including Faecal Incontinence Severity Index, were also evaluated.Of 166 women eligible inclusion, 90 responded questionnaires 83 these reported activity. mean age 38.4 years time since formation 6.2 years. Thirty-nine (47.0 per cent) had an FSFI-m score 26 or less, indicating dysfunction. association between dysfunction stool leakage interfering ability enjoy activity tended toward significance (P = 0.071), but other measures not associated Some 55-80 cent respondents perceived no change improved performance in six domains function.Almost half having Although poor identified as important predictor this series, larger studies may be required identify prognostic factors clearly.