RT Journal Article
T1 Factors Associated with Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction in Spanish Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
A1 Hidalgo-Lopezosa, Pedro
A1 Perez-Marin, Sandra
A1 Jimenez-Ruz, Andrea
A1 de la Cruz Lopez-Carrasco, Juan
A1 Maria Cubero-Luna, Ana
A1 Garcia-Fernandez, Ruben
A1 Aurora Rodriguez-Borrego, Maria
A1 Liebana-Presa, Cristina
A1 Jesus Lopez-Soto, Pablo
K1 Sexual dysfunction
K1 Birth
K1 Postpartum period
K1 Perinatal factors
AB (1) Background: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has a high prevalence globally, and perinatal factors favor FSD, especially in the postpartum period. The aim was to determine the prevalence and factors influencing FSD in the postpartum period; (2) Methods: An observational study carried out in three primary care centers in southern Spain, with women in the postpartum period who had a single low-risk birth. One hundred and seventeen women answered the Female Sexual Function questionnaire during the 4th month postpartum, between January 2020 and December 2021. Sociodemographic, obstetric, neonatal variables and level of self-esteem were analyzed. A multiple logistic regression model was carried out; (3) Results: 78.4% had high level of self-esteem. FSD prevalence was 89.7%. Factors related to FSD were having an instrumental vaginal delivery, women with university studies, and prenatal preparation. Maternal age >= 35, multiparity, pathological processes in the child, a medium-low level of self-esteem and newborn weight were associated with disorders in some of domains of sexual function; (4) Conclusions: FSD is highly prevalent in the postpartum period and is associated with preventable factors. A preventive approach by health professionals to these factors is essential. Health services should implement postpartum follow-up programs, which may coincide in time and place with newborn follow-up programs.
PB MDPI
YR 2022
FD 2022-05-29
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21382
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21382
LA en
NO Hidalgo-Lopezosa P, Pérez-Marín S, Jiménez-Ruz A, López-Carrasco JC, Cubero-Luna AM, García-Fernández R, et al. Factors Associated with Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction in Spanish Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Pers Med. 2022 Jun 2;12(6):926
DS RISalud
RD Apr 5, 2025