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[Secondary sterility following cesarean section (author's transl)]
Medizinische Klinik
|May 14, 1976
Summary
Secondary sterility affected nearly half of women after cesarean section, unrelated to age. This study explored causes like pregnancy fear and involuntary infertility in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Context:
- Investigates secondary sterility in women who underwent cesarean section.
- Compares outcomes with a control group experiencing spontaneous labor.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of secondary sterility post-cesarean section.
- To explore potential contributing factors to secondary sterility in this patient group.
Summary:
- Secondary sterility was observed in 48.9% of patients following cesarean section.
- No correlation was found between secondary sterility and patient age or puerperalism.
- Maieusiophobia (fear of childbirth) contributed to pregnancy prevention in 25% of cases.
- Involuntary sterility affected 29.2% of the study cohort.
Impact:
- Highlights a significant reproductive health concern for women post-cesarean birth.
- Informs clinical practice regarding fertility counseling and management after cesarean delivery.