Sexual Dysfunctions in Breastfeeding Females: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions varies from 35.5% to over 80% among postpartum women. Controversy exists regarding the risk factors for female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in the postpartum period. It remains unclear whether breastfeeding types contribute to the development of FSDs differently. Aims: The primary goal of this meta-analysis was to explore the role of baby feeding practices in developing sexual dysfunctions in women. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search using the biomedical databases Scopus, CINAHL, Embase, the Web of Science, and PubMed/Medline. We looked for peer-reviewed, original studies written in English, Polish, and Arabic and published between January 2000 and June 2023. We included publications that reported scores i

SUBMITTER: Smetanina D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11818559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature