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Resumption of intercourse, self-reported decline in sexual intercourse and dyspareunia in women by mode of birth: A prospective follow-up study.

José Matías Triviño-JuárezDulce Romero-AyusoBeatriz Nieto-PeredaMaria João ForjazCristina Oliver-BarrechegurenSonia Mellizo-DíazBeatriz Avilés-GámezBegoña Arruti-SevillaJuan-José Criado-ÁlvarezConsuelo Soto-LucíaRosa Plá-Mestre
Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2017)
At the 6th week postpartum, forceps-assisted birth, combination of episiotomy plus perineal tear and belonging to a higher socio-economic status were related to a higher risk of non-resumption of sexual intercourse, while breastfeeding was related to a higher probability of dyspareunia. At the 6th month postpartum, the likelihood of self-reported decline in sexual intercourse was higher among women who screened positive for postpartum depression and a higher number of breastfeeding women reported a decline in sexual intercourse and dyspareunia. Furthermore, at the 6th month postpartum, women who reported the use of emergency services for a health problem had a higher risk of not having resumed intercourse and of experiencing dyspareunia.
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