A longitudinal, qualitative exploration of women’s sexual recovery following surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse

Key Points

• The study aims to explore women's sexual recovery experiences following surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse.
• Longitudinal qualitative design
• In-depth interviews with women post-surgery
• Focus on sexual experiences before and after surgery
• Participants reported a complex range of sexual experiences post-surgery.
• Expectation management regarding recovery timelines was emphasized as important.
• Certain aspects of sexuality were noted to improve after surgical intervention.