Determinants of Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction in the First Year: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: This systematic review synthesized somatic and psychosocial determinants of postpartum sexual dysfunction (PSD) during the first 12 months after childbirth. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus from inception to 4 August 2025 without language limits for the indexed records. Eligible studies enrolled postpartum women (≤12 months) and reported validated sexual outcomes (FSFI/FSFI-6, PISQ-12), dyspareunia, or sexual activity, examining breastfeeding, partner support/body image, perineal trauma/instrumentation, or postpartum perineal/musculoskeletal pain. Two reviewers independently screened and extracted data; risk of bias was assessed with a modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results: Of 1127 r

SUBMITTER: Boarta A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652832 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature