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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Perinatology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Episiotomy is a common procedure during childbirth.
  • The benefits and risks of episiotomy require ongoing evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the postpartum morbidity associated with episiotomy.
  • To compare outcomes between women who received an episiotomy and those who did not.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective randomized controlled study involving 200 patients.
  • Group 1: 100 patients received a mediolateral episiotomy.
  • Group 2: 100 patients delivered without an episiotomy.

Main Results:

  • Significantly higher rates of perineal tears, pain, and dyspareunia in the episiotomy group.
  • No significant differences observed in pressure sensation, incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Episiotomy offers no significant advantages and is associated with increased morbidity.
  • Episiotomy-free deliveries can prevent avoidable complications.