The effect of Transobturator Tape (TOT) on female sexual and psychological functions: A multi centered prospective study

AIM: The aim of the present study is to identify the recovery rate after Transobturator Tape insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TOT); surgery of social, physical, sexual and psychological problems caused by SUI in females.. METHODS: A total of 36 sexually active women were evaluated according to their self-perception of the quality of their life. They answered the following questionnaires; the Beck Depression Inventory insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BDI);, the Female Sexual Function Index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FSFI); and the Short Form-36 Health Survey insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SF-36);. RESULTS: A statistically significant increase of mean 6.47 points was determined in the 3rd month FSFI scores. Also seven parameters of SF-36 questionnaire between the preoperative and 3-month postoperative values were significantly changed. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001); while a statistically significant decrease of mean 8.38 points in the 3-month BDI scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001); was found CONCLUSION: In addition to providing continence, TOT procedure also positively contributes to the social, physical, sexual and psychological problems.