The effects of bariatric surgery on urinary symptoms and the pelvic floor, and the psychological changes associated with weight loss in relation to urogynaecology symptoms Urological and Genital Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
We will assess their urinary symptoms with an ePAQ questionnaire before their operation and at 3 monthly intervals following their procedure. They will be offered an optional vaginal examination also
Sponsors
University of Birmingham
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years old and over 2. Female 3. All ethnicities 4. Body mass index (BMI) >35mg2 5. Nulliparous and parous 6. No previous bariatric surgery 7. No recent (within 3 months, as the 1st follow-up is 3 months) surgery with the weight loss services 8. Qualifying for bariatric surgery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Aged 17 years old and under 2. Male 3. BMI <35mg2 4. Dementia 5. Inability to consent 6. Severe mental health conditions 7. Historic (over 3 months) bariatric surgery, previous pelvic floor surgery 8. Diuretics, Anticholinergics 9. Not qualifying for bariatric surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pelvic floor disorders measured using the electronic Personal Assessment Questionnaire (ePAQ) outcome pre-op and at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months post-bariatric surgery, with vaginal examinations undertaken pre-op and at 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Psychological changes measured using observations pre-op and at 6 months post-bariatric surgery 2. Vaginal changes measured using vaginal observations pre-op and at 6 months post-bariatric surgery | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed