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Association between sexual health and delivery mode
Mihyon Song1, Hiroshi Ishii1, Masahiro Toda2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kawasaki Medical School Kurashiki City, Okayama, Japan.
Introduction:
Female sexual function changes considerably during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In addition, women's physical and mental health, endocrine secretion, and internal and external genitalia vary during these times. However, there are limited studies on the relationship between delivery and sexual function.
Aim:
The present study aimed to demonstrate the association between sexual function and delivery mode.
Methods:
Mothers who delivered a single baby at term were recruited for the study, and 435 mothers were analyzed.
Main Outcome Measures:
The Female Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ28) scores and mothers' backgrounds were assessed at 6 months after delivery.
Results:
The delivery mode affected the SFQ28 partner domain. Episiotomy affected the arousal (sensation) domain. Multiple regression analysis revealed that maternal age and cesarean section were significantly associated with several SHQ28 domains.
Conclusion:
This study suggests that routine episiotomies at delivery should be avoided to improve postpartum maternal sexual function. Maternal age and cesarean section were found to affect postpartum sexual health.
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