Abstract
Introduction: Several studies have explored the association between modes of delivery and postpartum female sexual functioning, although with inconsistent findings. Aim: To investigate the impact of mode of delivery on female postpartum sexual functioning by comparing spontaneous vaginal delivery, operative vaginal delivery, and cesarean section. Methods: One hundred thirty-two primiparous women who had a spontaneous vaginal delivery, 45 who had an operative vaginal delivery, and 92 who underwent a cesarean section were included in the study (N = 269). Postpartum sexual functioning was evaluated 6 months after childbirth using the Female Sexual Function Index. Time to resumption of sexual intercourse, postpartum depression, and current breastfeeding also were assessed 6 months after delivery. Main Outcome Measures: Female Sexual Function Index total and domain scores and time to resumption of sexual intercourse at 6 months after childbirth. Results: Women who underwent an operative vaginal delivery had poorer scores on arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and global sexual functioning compared with the cesarean section group and lower orgasm scores compared with the spontaneous vaginal delivery group (P
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 393-401 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Sexual Medicine |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2016 |
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Keywords
- Cesarean Section
- Mode of Delivery
- Postpartum Female Sexual Function
- Pregnancy
- Vaginal Delivery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Reproductive Medicine
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Impact of Mode of Delivery on Female Postpartum Sexual Functioning : Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery and Operative Vaginal Delivery vs Cesarean Section. / Barbara, Giussy; Pifarotti, Paola; Facchin, Federica; Cortinovis, Ivan; Dridi, Dhohua; Ronchetti, Camilla; Calzolari, Luca; Vercellini, Paolo.
In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 13, No. 3, 01.03.2016, p. 393-401.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Barbara, Giussy
AU - Pifarotti, Paola
AU - Facchin, Federica
AU - Cortinovis, Ivan
AU - Dridi, Dhohua
AU - Ronchetti, Camilla
AU - Calzolari, Luca
AU - Vercellini, Paolo
PY - 2016/3/1
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N2 - Introduction: Several studies have explored the association between modes of delivery and postpartum female sexual functioning, although with inconsistent findings. Aim: To investigate the impact of mode of delivery on female postpartum sexual functioning by comparing spontaneous vaginal delivery, operative vaginal delivery, and cesarean section. Methods: One hundred thirty-two primiparous women who had a spontaneous vaginal delivery, 45 who had an operative vaginal delivery, and 92 who underwent a cesarean section were included in the study (N = 269). Postpartum sexual functioning was evaluated 6 months after childbirth using the Female Sexual Function Index. Time to resumption of sexual intercourse, postpartum depression, and current breastfeeding also were assessed 6 months after delivery. Main Outcome Measures: Female Sexual Function Index total and domain scores and time to resumption of sexual intercourse at 6 months after childbirth. Results: Women who underwent an operative vaginal delivery had poorer scores on arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and global sexual functioning compared with the cesarean section group and lower orgasm scores compared with the spontaneous vaginal delivery group (P
AB - Introduction: Several studies have explored the association between modes of delivery and postpartum female sexual functioning, although with inconsistent findings. Aim: To investigate the impact of mode of delivery on female postpartum sexual functioning by comparing spontaneous vaginal delivery, operative vaginal delivery, and cesarean section. Methods: One hundred thirty-two primiparous women who had a spontaneous vaginal delivery, 45 who had an operative vaginal delivery, and 92 who underwent a cesarean section were included in the study (N = 269). Postpartum sexual functioning was evaluated 6 months after childbirth using the Female Sexual Function Index. Time to resumption of sexual intercourse, postpartum depression, and current breastfeeding also were assessed 6 months after delivery. Main Outcome Measures: Female Sexual Function Index total and domain scores and time to resumption of sexual intercourse at 6 months after childbirth. Results: Women who underwent an operative vaginal delivery had poorer scores on arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and global sexual functioning compared with the cesarean section group and lower orgasm scores compared with the spontaneous vaginal delivery group (P
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KW - Postpartum Female Sexual Function
KW - Pregnancy
KW - Vaginal Delivery
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JF - Journal of Sexual Medicine
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