Table 8 Comparative analysis between pre- and 12 months postoperative assessment of Perceived Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaire domains: (other symptoms)
Other symptoms | Preoperative | 12-months postoperative | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulging in the vagina | None | 2 (6.7%) | 24 (80.0%) | < 0.001 |
Little | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (20.0%) | ||
Moderate | 2 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Severe | 26 (86.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Vaginal discomfort | None | 3 (10.0%) | 25 (83.3%) | < 0.001 |
Little | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (16.7%) | ||
Moderate | 4 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Severe | 23 (76.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Heaviness in the vagina or pelvic area | None | 3 (10.0%) | 27 (90.0%) | < 0.001 |
Little | 1 (3.3%) | 3 (10.0%) | ||
Moderate | 3 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Severe | 23 (76.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Vaginal bulge disturbing in sexual intercourse | None | 14 (46.7%) | 29 (96.7%) | < 0.001 |
Little | 3 (10.0%) | 1 (3.3%) | ||
Moderate | 8 (26.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Severe | 5 (16.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
Lower back pain | None | 12 (40.0%) | 21 (70.0%) | 0.074 |
Little | 7 (23.3%) | 6 (20.0%) | ||
Moderate | 7 (23.3%) | 2 (6.7%) | ||
Severe | 4 (13.3%) | 1 (3.3%) | ||