The PISQ-IR is a validated evaluation tool which can be used clinically as well as in research for assessment of female sexual function (FSF) in women with female pelvic floor disorders. The PISQ-IR is the result of an IUGA panel, made up of recognized experts with clinical and academic experience in the areas of female sexual function, urogynecology, and outcomes research, to re-evaluate the PISQ. The goals of the re-evaluation panel were to address deficits in the PISQ by refining the measurement properties of the questionnaire, enhancing the ability to assess outcomes in women who are not sexually active and in women with anal incontinence, and developing an instrument for international use.
A single-score version of the PISQ-IR has also been validated. Please note the single-score version is not currently available for translation.
Translating the PISQ-IR
IUGA members may apply to translate the PISQ-IR into other languages. IUGA will endorse completed translations which have followed the official translation protocol. Validated translations will be posted and available for use on the IUGA website. Investigators are also strongly encouraged to submit their translation/validation research for publication in the International Urogynecology Journal. If you are interested in translating the PISQ-IR into another language, please contact
PISQ-IR Working Group
The PISQ-IR Working Group reviews applications to translate the PISQ-IR and provides oversight to the translation/back-translation process in order to ensure the original intent ot the questions is not altered during the translation process. Members of the Working Group are:
- Anna Padoa - Chair (Israel)
- Heidi Wendell Brown (USA)
- Melissa Constantine (USA)
- Brigitte Fatton (France)
- Magdalena Grzybowska (Poland)
- Rebecca Rogers (USA)
- Maurizio Serati (Italy)
- Ranee Thakar - Board Liaison (UK)
PISQ-IR
- PISQ-IR - English
- PISQ-IR - Arabic
- PISQ-IR - Chinese (Mandarin)
- PISQ-IR - French
- PISQ-IR - German
- PISQ-IR - Hungarian
- PISQ-IR - Japanese
- PISQ-IR - Spanish
- PISQ-IR - Thai