Obstetric perineal tears, sexual function and dyspareunia among primiparous women 12 months postpartum: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sexuality is an important aspect of human identity and contributes significantly to the quality of life in women as well as in men. Impairment in sexual health after vaginal delivery is a major concern for many women. We aimed to examine the association between degree of perineal tear and sexual function 12 months postpartum.

Design

A prospective cohort study SETTING: Four Danish hospitals between July 2015 and January 2019 PARTICIPANTS: A total of 554 primiparous women: 191 with no/labia/first-degree tears, 189 with second-degree tears and 174 with third-degree/fourth-degree tears. Baseline data were obtained 2 weeks postpartum by a questionnaire and a clinical examination. Sexual function was evaluated 12 months postpartum by an electronic questionnaire (Pelvic O

SUBMITTER: Gommesen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6937116 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature