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Pelvic Floor Symptoms Across Menopausel Stages
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Summary
The menopausal transition is associated with substantial hormonal alterations that may adversely affect lower urinary tract function, bowel function, and sexual health. Although these symptoms are common, few studies have comprehensively evaluated all three pelvic floor compartments across different menopausal stages. The aim of this study is to compare lower urinary tract symptoms, bowel symptoms, and female sexual function among women in the perimenopausal, early postmenopausal, and late postmenopausal stages. In addition, the relationship between menopausal stage and symptom severity will be investigated.
Official title: Comparison of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Bowel Function, and Sexual Health Across Menopausal Stages in Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2026-07-06
Completion Date
2026-10-06
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Assessment for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Lower urinary tract symptoms will be assessed using the validated Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity and poorer urinary health-related quality of life.
Assessment for Bowel Symptoms
Bowel symptoms and colorectal-anal distress will be evaluated using the Colorectal Anal Distress Inventory-8. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity and distress related to bowel dysfunction.
Constipation Severity Assessment
Constipation severity will be assessed using the Cleveland Clinic Constipation Score. Higher scores represent more severe constipation symptoms.
Sexual Function Assessment
Female sexual function will be assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index, a validated questionnaire evaluating desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain. Higher scores indicate better sexual function.
Locations (1)
Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)