ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2022
Sexual function in primiparous women: a prospective study.
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- The Impact of Mode of Birth, and Episiotomy, on Postpartum Sexual Function in the Medium- and Longer-Term: An Integrative Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
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- Association of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Anatomy with Sexual Function in Women with Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence at 6-12 Months: A Cross-Sectional Study.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Longitudinal Trajectories and Psychosocial Predictors of Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction from Early Pregnancy to 12 Months Postpartum.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Trajectories and Determinants of Female Sexual Function from Pregnancy to 12 Months Postpartum: Obstetric Trauma, Sleep Quality, Depressive Symptoms, and Relationship Satisfaction.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Levator Ani Deficiency and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 1 Year Postpartum: A Prospective Nested Case-Control Study.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2025Article
- Factors Associated with Postpartum Sexual Function During the Puerperium Period: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Pelvic floor-related sexual functioning in the first 24 months postpartum: Findings of a large cross-sectional study.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2025Article
- Fecal incontinence and associated pelvic floor dysfunction during and one year after the first pregnancy.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2023Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe aim of this prospective study was to examine the impact of sociodemographic, pregnancy and obstetric characteristics on sexual function 12 months postpartum in primiparous women. We hypothesized that sexual function would decrease after childbirth.
methodsBetween 1 October 2014 and 1 October 2017, all nulliparous women in early pregnancy registering for maternity health care in Region Örebro County, Sweden, were invited to participate in this prospective study. A total of 958 women were included. Sexual activity and function were measured at early pregnancy, 8 weeks postpartum and 12 months postpartum using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12). The associations between sociodemographic, pregnancy and obstetric characteristics and sexual activity and function from early pregnancy to 12 months postpartum were examined using linear and logistic models based on generalized estimating equations.
resultsWe found that the prevalence of sexually active women decreased from 98.0% in early pregnancy to 66.7% at 8 weeks postpartum, but increased to 90.0% at 12 months postpartum. Age ≥ 35 years, second-degree perineal tear and current breastfeeding were statistically significant risk factors for sexual inactivity at 12 months postpartum. Poor self-reported health in early pregnancy was statistically significantly associated with decreased sexual function at 12 months postpartum.
conclusionsA majority of women resumed sexual activity at 8 weeks postpartum and most women at 12 months postpartum; the decrease in sexual function at 12 months postpartum was small and few risk factors were observed.
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