دانلود مقاله Sexual function after childbirth by the mode of delivery: a prospective study

Abstract

Purpose The objective of the present study was to evaluate

sexual behavior longitudinally in the postpartum period

by mode of delivery.

Methods In this prospective study, five groups were

defined: women who delivered vaginally without an episiotomy

(), women who delivered vaginally with an

episiotomy (), women who delivered by instrumental

delivery (), women who delivered by an

emergent cesarean section (), and women who

delivered by an elective cesarean section (). Sexual

behavior was assessed by the female sexual function index

(FSFI) questionnaire at 6, 12, and 24 weeks postpartum

and by the timing of resumption of sexual intercourse.

Results The mean ± SD self-reported timing of resumption

of sexual activity was 4.5 ± 1.8, 7.9 ± 3.0, 7.3 ± 3.4,

6.1 ± 2.6, and 6.1 ± 2.4 weeks in the vaginal delivery

without an episiotomy group, in the vaginal delivery with

an episiotomy group, in the instrumental delivery group, in

the elective cesarean delivery group, and in the emergent