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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 6/2017

06.12.2016 | Original Article

Female sexual function following different degrees of perineal tears

verfasst von: Waleed Ali Sayed Ahmed, Eman Ahmed Kishk, Rasha Imam Farhan, Rasha Elsayed Khamees

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 6/2017

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Perineal tears may have a negative impact on female sexual function (FSF). The aim of the study was to assess the effect of different degrees of perineal tears sustained during delivery on subsequent FSF.

Methods

This prospective cohort study assessed women with third- or fourth-degree perineal tears following vaginal delivery (study group) and compared them with women who underwent episiotomy or had minor lacerations (control group). Sexual function of postpartum women meeting inclusion criteria was assessed using the validated Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire at 6 and 12 months postpartum.

Results

One hundred and fifty-six women completed the study: 56 and 100 in the study and control groups, respectively. Mean total FSFI scores were significantly different between groups at 6 months postpartum [28.1 ± 4.1 vs. 18 ± 2.4 (p < 0.002)]. After 12 months, and despite slight improvement, sexual function was significantly lower in the repaired compared with the control group (21.8 ± 2.9 vs. 29.2 ± 4.1). Women in the study group showed significant decreases in the scores of desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain domains 12 months postdelivery.

Conclusion

Higher-degree perineal tears negatively affect FSF up to 1 year after delivery. Evaluation of FSF and appropriate counseling are necessary for women with perineal tears, especially the higher degree tears.
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Metadaten
Titel
Female sexual function following different degrees of perineal tears
verfasst von
Waleed Ali Sayed Ahmed
Eman Ahmed Kishk
Rasha Imam Farhan
Rasha Elsayed Khamees
Publikationsdatum
06.12.2016
Verlag
Springer London
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 6/2017
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-016-3210-6

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