Division of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

2024

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Vaginal Cryotherapy for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain

Morsy, H., Meister, M., Spitznagle, T., Scott, C., Zhang, T., Ghetti, C., Chu, C., Sutcliffe, S. & Lowder, J. L., Jan 2024, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 35, 1, p. 215-225 11 p.

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1 Scopus citations

A Treatment Algorithm for High-Tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Torosis, M., Carey, E., Christensen, K., Kaufman, M. R., Kenton, K., Kotarinos, R., Henry Lai, H., Lee, U., Lowder, J. L., Meister, M., Spitznagle, T., Wright, K. & Lenore Ackerman, A., Apr 1 2024, In: Obstetrics and gynecology. 143, 4, p. 595-602 8 p.

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6 Scopus citations

Believing women: a qualitative exploration of provider disbelief and pain dismissal among women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome from the MAPP research network

Brown, V. L., James, A., Hunleth, J., Bradley, C. S., Farrar, J. T., Gupta, P., Lai, H. H., Lowder, J. L., Moldwin, R., Rodriguez, L. V., Yang, C. C. & Sutcliffe, S., Jan 2024, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 35, 1, p. 139-148 10 p.

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2 Scopus citations

First and Second Stage Risk Factors Associated with Perineal Lacerations

Saucedo, A. M., Tuuli, M. G., Gregory, W. T., Richter, H. E., Lowder, J. L., Woolfolk, C., Caughey, A. B., Srinivas, S. K., Tita, A. T. N., Macones, G. A. & Cahill, A. G., Jul 2024, In: Maternal and Child Health Journal. 28, 7, p. 1228-1233 6 p.

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Genital Pain and the Spectrum of Bladder-Related Symptoms: Findings from the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium RISE FOR HEALTH Study, USA

Harlow, B. L., McGwin, G., Sutcliffe, S., Fitzgerald, C. M., Lowder, J. L., Newman, D. K., Meister, M., Camenga, D. R., Stapleton, A., Chary, V. & Lukacz, E. S., Sep 2024, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 35, 9, p. 1777-1787 11 p.

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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in US Women: Contemporary Prevalence Estimates from the RISE FOR HEALTH Study

For the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Sutcliffe, S., Falke, C., Fok, C. S., Griffith, J. W., Harlow, B. L., Kenton, K. A., Lewis, C. E., Low, L. K., Lowder, J. L., Lukacz, E. S., Markland, A. D., McGwin, G., Meister, M. R., Mueller, E. R., Newman, D. K., Pakpahan, R., Rickey, L. M., Rockwood, T. & Simon, M. A. & 3 others, Smith, A. R., Rudser, K. D. & Smith, A. L., Jul 1 2024, In: Journal of Urology. 212, 1, p. 124-135 12 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Preoperative prolapse phenotype is predictive of surgical outcome with minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy

Lowder, J. L., Zhao, P., Bradley, M. S., Giugale, L. E., Xu, H., Abramowitch, S. D. & Bayly, P. V., Sep 2024, In: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 231, 3, p. 332.e1-332.e12

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2023

A pilot trial of movement-based pelvic floor physical therapy to address pelvic floor myofascial pain and lower urinary tract symptoms

Meister, M. R., Sutcliffe, S., Ghetti, C., Chu, C., Spitznagle, T. M. & Lowder, J. L., Jun 2023, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 34, 6, p. 1261-1270 10 p.

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3 Scopus citations

Bladder Mucosal Cystitis Cystica Lesions Are Tertiary Lymphoid Tissues That Correlate with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Frequency in Postmenopausal Women

Ligon, M. M., Liang, B., Lenger, S. M., Parameswaran, P., Sutcliffe, S., Lowder, J. L. & Mysorekar, I. U., May 1 2023, In: Journal of Urology. 209, 5, p. 928-936 9 p.

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8 Scopus citations

Comprehensive pelvic muscle assessment: Developing and testing a dual e-Learning and simulation-based training program

The Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Newman, D. K., Lowder, J. L., Meister, M., Low, L. K., Fitzgerald, C. M., Fok, C. S., Geynisman-Tan, J., Lukacz, E. S., Markland, A., Putnam, S., Rudser, K., Smith, A. L. & Miller, J. M., Jun 2023, In: Neurourology and Urodynamics. 42, 5, p. 1036-1054 19 p.

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2 Scopus citations

D-Mannose for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Prevention in Postmenopausal Women Using Vaginal Estrogen: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lenger, S. M., Chu, C. M., Ghetti, C., Durkin, M. J., Jennings, Z., Wan, F., Sutcliffe, S. & Lowder, J. L., Mar 1 2023, In: Urogynecology. 29, 3, p. 367-377 11 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Effect of Second-Stage Pushing Timing on Postpartum Pelvic Floor Morbidity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Tuuli, M. G., Gregory, W. T., Arya, L. A., Lowder, J. L., Woolfolk, C., Caughey, A. B., Srinivas, S. K., Tita, A. T. N., Macones, G. A., Cahill, A. G. & Richter, H. E., Feb 1 2023, In: Obstetrics and gynecology. 141, 2, p. 245-252 8 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Endometrial Cancer Surgery with or Without Concomitant Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery

Robison, K., Wohlrab, K., Howe, C. J., Richter, H. E., Sung, V., Bevis, K. S., Luis, C., McCourt, C., Lowder, J., Occhino, J., Glaser, G., Lokich, E., Dunivan, G., Brown, A., Tunitsky-Bitton, E., Wethington, S., Chen, C. C. G., Rahn, D., Carlson, M. & Cram, R. & 2 others, Raker, C. & Clark, M. A., Apr 1 2023, In: Obstetrics and gynecology. 141, 4, p. 642-652 11 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Healthy bladder storage and emptying functions in community-dwelling women measured by a 2-day bladder health diary

The Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Apr 2023, In: Neurourology and Urodynamics. 42, 4, p. 725-735 11 p.

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Is there an association between physical activity and lower urinary tract symptoms in adolescent girls? Results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children

Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Dec 2023, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 34, 12, p. 2995-3003 9 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Medium-Term Outcomes of Conservative and Surgical Treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Medicare Claims Analysis

Hall, E. F., Biller, D. H., Buss, J. L., Ferzandi, T., Halder, G. E., Muffly, T. M., Nickel, K. B., Nihira, M., Olsen, M. A., Wallace, S. L. & Lowder, J. L., Jun 1 2023, In: Urogynecology. 29, 6

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Myofascial urinary frequency syndrome is a novel syndrome of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms associated with myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction

Ackerman, A. L., Jackson, N. J., Caron, A. T., Kaufman, M. R., Routh, J. C. & Lowder, J. L., Dec 2023, In: Scientific reports. 13, 1, 18412.

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3 Scopus citations

National Urogynecology Research Agenda: A Path Forward for Advancing the Treatment and Management of Pelvic Floor Disorders

Dunivan, G. C., Ackenbom, M. F., Alperin, M., Anger, J. T., Antosh, D. D., Bharucha, A. E., Birder, L. A., Boyd, S. S., Bradley, M. S., Brehman, E. H., Brito, L. G. O., Brown, H. W., Brown, O., Burnett, L. A., Caldwell, L. E., Carter-Brooks, C. M., Chermanksy, C. J., Cichowski, S. B., Connell, K. A. & Delancey, J. O. L. & 34 others, Damaser, M. S., De Nisco, N. J., Dubinskaya, A., Glass, D. H., Guess, M. K., Hale, D. S., Hannan, J. L., High, R. A., Hokanson, J. A., Jacobs, K. M., Kelley, R. S., Kisby, C. K., Kravitz, E., Lowder, J. L., Markland, A. D., Meister, M. R. L., Meyer, I., Moalli, P. A., Mysorekar, I. U., Parker-Autry, C. Y., Richter, H. E., Rogers, R. G., Rolston, R., Rubin, R. S., Sheyn, D., Shinnick, J. K., Siddiqui, N. Y., Suyama, J. A., Uloko, M. I., Walter, J. E., Welch, E. K., Wolfe, A. J., Zeno, A. & McDermott, C. D., Nov 1 2023, In: Urogynecology. 29, 11, p. 851-855 5 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Preferences for Public Health Messaging Related to Bladder Health in Adolescent and Adult Women

The Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Burgio, K. L., Cunningham, S. D., Newman, D. K., Low, L. K., Nodora, J., Lipman, T. H., Klusaritz, H., James, A. S., Rickey, L., Gahagan, S., Hebert-Beirne, J., Kenton, K. S., Williams, B. R., Acevedo-Alvarez, M., Fitzgerald, C. M., Hardacker, C. T., Brown, O., Geynisman-Tan, J. & Mueller, M. & 22 others, Villegas, A., Coyne-Beasley, T., Burgio, K. L., Lewis, C. E., McGwin, G., Gahagan, S., La-Coursiere, D. Y., Miller, J. M., Smith, A., Brady, S. S., Fok, C. S., Harlow, B. L., Scal, P., Rockwood, T., Berry, A., Bilger, A., Lipman, T. H., Stapleton, A. E., Wyman, J. F., Lowder, J. L., Meister, M. R. & Camenga, D. R., Oct 1 2023, In: Journal of Women's Health. 32, 10, p. 1120-1135 16 p.

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1 Scopus citations

The Persistency Index: a novel screening tool for identifying myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction in patients seeking care for lower urinary tract symptoms

Ackerman, A. L., Torosis, M., Jackson, N. J., Caron, A. T., Kaufman, M. R., Lowder, J. L. & Routh, J. C., Dec 2023, In: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 229, 6, p. 667.e1-667.e11

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The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in-person musculoskeletal assessment

For the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Fitzgerald, C. M., Fok, C., Kenton, K., Lukacz, E., Markland, A. D., Meister, M., Newman, D. K., Rudser, K., Smith, E. G., Wyman, J. F. & Lowder, J. L., Jun 2023, In: Neurourology and Urodynamics. 42, 5, p. 1022-1035 14 p.

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1 Scopus citations

The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in-person assessment and biospecimen collection

The Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Jun 2023, In: Neurourology and Urodynamics. 42, 5, p. 1011-1021 11 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Transition to surgery after pessary among female Medicare beneficiaries with pelvic organ prolapse

Meister, M. R. L., Osazuwa-Peters, O. L., Lowder, J. L. & Handa, V. L., May 2023, In: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 228, 5, p. 559.e1-559.e9

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Validation of bladder health scales and function indices for women's research

of the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, May 2023, In: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 228, 5, p. 566.e1-566.e14

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5 Scopus citations

2022

Characteristics Associated With Repeated Evaluations for Urinary Tract Infections in Older Women: A Case-Control Study

Bradley, M. S., Stanger, M., Ford, C., Lowder, J. & Handa, V. L., Apr 1 2022, In: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 28, 4, p. E133-E136

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1 Scopus citations

Feasibility and Research Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Prevention in Postmenopausal Women Using Vaginal Estrogen Therapy

Lenger, S. M., Chu, C. M., Ghetti, C., Durkin, M. J., Jennings, Z., Sutcliffe, S. & Lowder, J. L., Jun 1 2022, In: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 28, 6, p. E163-E170

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2 Scopus citations

Impact of pushing timing on occult injury of levator ani: secondary analysis of a randomized trial

Gregory, W. T., Cahill, A. G., Woolfolk, C., Lowder, J. L., Caughey, A. B., Srinivas, S. K., Tita, A. T. N., Tuuli, M. G. & Richter, H. E., May 2022, In: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 226, 5, p. 718.e1-718.e10

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5 Scopus citations

Incidence of urosepsis or pyelonephritis after uncomplicated urinary tract infection in older women

Bradley, M. S., Ford, C., Stagner, M., Handa, V. & Lowder, J., May 2022, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 33, 5, p. 1311-1317 7 p.

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4 Scopus citations

International Urogynaecology Consultation chapter 1 committee 4: patients’ perception of disease burden of pelvic organ prolapse

Robinson, D., Prodigalidad, L. T., Chan, S., Serati, M., Lozo, S., Lowder, J., Ghetti, C., Hullfish, K., Hagen, S. & Dumoulin, C., Feb 2022, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 33, 2, p. 189-210 22 p.

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14 Scopus citations

Intrapartum risk factors associated with pelvic organ prolapse at 6 months postpartum

Saucedo, A. M., Richter, H. E., Gregory, W. T., Woolfolk, C., Tuuli, M. G., Lowder, J. L., Caughey, A. B., Srinivas, S. K., Tita, A. T. N., Macones, G. A. & Cahill, A. G., Nov 2022, In: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM. 4, 6, 100692.

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3 Scopus citations

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Incidence Rates Decrease in Women with Cystitis Cystica after Treatment with d-Mannose: A Cohort Study

Chiu, K., Zhang, F., Sutcliffe, S., Mysorekar, I. U. & Lowder, J. L., Mar 1 2022, In: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 28, 3, p. E62-E65

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6 Scopus citations

Telemedicine: The New "virtual Reality" of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery?

Morsy, H., Scott, C., Jairath, R., Ghetti, C., Chu, C., Sutcliffe, S. & Lowder, J. L., Mar 1 2022, In: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 28, 3, p. E80-E87

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The Impact of Methenamine Hippurate Treatment on Urothelial Integrity and Bladder Inflammation in Aged Female Mice and Women with Urinary Tract Infections

Sawhill, J. L., Mora, A., McDaniel, K., Ligon, M. M., Lowder, J. L., Mysorekar, I. U. & Chu, C. M., Jun 1 2022, In: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 28, 6, p. E205-E210

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3 Scopus citations

2021

Adult female urinary incontinence guidelines: a systematic review of evaluation guidelines across clinical specialties

Lenger, S. M., Chu, C. M., Ghetti, C., Hardi, A. C., Lai, H. H., Pakpahan, R., Lowder, J. L. & Sutcliffe, S., Oct 2021, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 32, 10, p. 2671-2691 21 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Assessment of the Pelvic Floor and Associated Musculoskeletal System: Guide for Medical Practitioners

Harm-Ernandes, I., Boyle, V., Hartmann, D., Fitzgerald, C. M., Lowder, J. L., Kotarinos, R. & Whitcomb, E., Dec 1 2021, In: Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery. 27, 12, p. 711-718 8 p.

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8 Scopus citations

Defining mechanisms of recurrence following apical prolapse repair based on imaging criteria

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, Nov 2021, In: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 225, 5, p. 506.e1-506.e28

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7 Scopus citations

Developing an Advanced Alternative Payment Model for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Developed by the AUGS Payment Reform Committee, Apr 1 2021, In: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 27, 4, p. 217-222 6 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Does Pollen Trigger Urological Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Flares? A Case-Crossover Analysis in the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain Research Network

Javed, I., Yu, T., Li, J., Pakpahan, R., Milbrandt, M., Andriole, G. L., Lowder, J. L., Lai, H. H., Colditz, G. A. & Sutcliffe, S., Apr 1 2021, In: The Journal of urology. 205, 4, p. 1133-1138 6 p.

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3 Scopus citations

Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Symptomatic Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Meister, M. R., Brubaker, A., Sutcliffe, S. & Lowder, J. L., Jan 1 2021, In: Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery. 27, 1, p. e152-e160

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19 Scopus citations

Laying the Foundation for Bladder Health Promotion in Women and Girls

Prevention of Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium, Apr 2021, In: Urology. 150, p. 227-233 7 p.

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3 Scopus citations

Measuring Bladder Health: Development and Cognitive Evaluation of Items for a Novel Bladder Health Instrument

Rickey, L. M., Constantine, M. L., Lukacz, E. S., Lowder, J. L., Newman, D. K., Brubaker, L., Rudser, K., Lewis, C. E., Low, L. K., Palmer, M. H. & Rockwood, T., May 1 2021, In: Journal of Urology. 205, 5, p. 1407-1414 8 p.

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