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Coitus during pregnancy: is it safe?

M A Klebanoff, R P Nugent, G G Rhoads

    Lancet (London, England)
    |October 20, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study found no significant association between third-trimester sexual intercourse and adverse pregnancy outcomes in over 39,000 pregnancies. Coital frequency did not increase the risk of perinatal mortality or significantly impact gestation length.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Reproductive Health
    • Perinatal Medicine

    Background:

    • Concerns exist regarding the safety of sexual intercourse during the third trimester of pregnancy.
    • Previous research on the association between third-trimester coitus and perinatal outcomes has yielded mixed results.
    • Understanding this relationship is crucial for providing accurate guidance to expectant mothers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between third-trimester sexual intercourse frequency and adverse perinatal outcomes.
    • To determine if coital frequency in late pregnancy affects gestation length or perinatal mortality.
    • To analyze data from a large cohort to provide robust evidence on this topic.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from 39,217 pregnancies within the Collaborative Perinatal Project.

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  • Statistical evaluation of coital frequencies reported at 28-29, 32-33, and 36-37 weeks of gestation.
  • Adjusted odds ratios were calculated to assess the relationship between coital frequency and perinatal mortality, controlling for covariates.

    • Main Results:

    • Coital frequencies at 28-29, 32-33, and 36-37 weeks were positively related to subsequent length of gestation (p < 0.001).
    • Adjusted odds ratios for perinatal mortality associated with varying coital frequencies in the third trimester were not statistically significant.
    • No statistically significant association was found between third-trimester coitus and adverse pregnancy outcomes in this dataset.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual intercourse in the third trimester of pregnancy does not appear to be associated with adverse perinatal outcomes based on this large dataset.
    • The positive association between coital frequency and gestation length warrants further investigation but did not translate to adverse outcomes.
    • This study suggests that women can engage in sexual activity during the third trimester without significant risk to perinatal health.