Observational studyInternational urogynecology journal2014
Effect of different episiotomy techniques on perineal pain and sexual activity 3 months after delivery.
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- Complications After Childbirth-Related Perineal Trauma up to Six-Weeks Postpartum: A Prospective Cohort Study.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2026Article
- Trigonometric characteristics of episiotomy & pregnancy variables.European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X · 2025Article
- The PLUS study: efficacy of triclosan coated suture (VicrylPlusMaternal health, neonatology and perinatology · 2025Article
- Educational efficacy of the simulation-based episiotomy training: a multi-center observational study.BMC medical education · 2025Observational
- Prevention of obstetric anal sphincter injuries with perineal support and lateral episiotomy: A historical cohort study.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2024Article
- The Skin Antiseptic agents at Vaginal dElivery (SAVE) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Trials · 2023Article
- Aspects of Pelvic Floor Protection in Spontaneous Delivery - a Review.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2022Article
- Factors associated with persistent pain after childbirth: a narrative review.British journal of anaesthesia · 2020Review
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- Impact of Hypericum Perforatum Ointment on Perineal Pain Intensity Following Episiotomy: a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.Journal of caring sciences · 2018Article
- Effects of combined spinal epidural labor analgesia on episiotomy: a retrospective cohort study.BMC anesthesiology · 2017Article
- The correct episiotomy: does it exist? A cross-sectional survey of four public Israeli hospitals and review of the literature.International urogynecology journal · 2015Review
- Cutting an episiotomy at 60 degrees: how good are we?International urogynecology journal · 2015Observational
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe effect of different episiotomy techniques on pain perception 3 months after delivery is unknown. Study aims were to explore the association between different episiotomy techniques and perineal pain 3 months after delivery and to assess female sexual activity in relation to episiotomy technique.
methodsThis is a prospective observational study, designed to investigate short- and long-term complications of different episiotomy techniques. All 300 participants were recruited and clinically examined during their postpartum hospital stay in order to evaluate episiotomy performance. A 3-month follow-up questionnaire addressing pain, sexual activity, and puerperal wound infection was distributed to 208 women who had scored perineal pain in a personal interview the first day after delivery.
resultsA response rate of 87.7 % was obtained. We found no difference in pain score distribution by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) when comparing midline, mediolateral, and lateral episiotomy techniques (p = 0.32) or between midline and lateral incision points (p = 0.58). Dyspareunia was reported by 33 out of 179 women, but no difference between episiotomy techniques (p = 0.90), or between episiotomy incision points (p = 0.14), was found. Perineal wound infection was reported by 9.5 %, but there was no significant difference between episiotomy techniques (p = 0.73).
conclusionsNo difference was found in perineal pain perception 3 months postpartum between different episiotomy techniques or when comparing midline and lateral incision points. Dyspareunia was not associated with any particular episiotomy technique or incision point.
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