Assessment of the impact of urogenital prolapse on sexual dysfunction.

•It is generally the symptoms associated with prolapse (e.g. bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction) that motivate women to seek medical help.•Women with urinary incontinence/pelvic organ prolapse are more likely to restrict sexual activity for fear of incontinence.•Because sexual function is so complex, the physical changes consequent to surgery might not address the issues contributing to sexual dysfunction preoperatively.