269 Sexual Dysfunction and Satisfaction in Tunisian Couples During Postpartum: A Prospective Cohort Study

Autor: I Abidi, H Bettaieb, M Frikha, S Halouani, W Mbarki, R Boufarguine, H Gabsi, H Oueslati, C Mbarki
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 19:S229-S229
ISSN: 1743-6109
1743-6095
Popis: Introduction Female sexual dysfunction is known to have a huge impact on quality of life and is highly prevalent during the postpartum period. Males are afraid of hurting a female and females are afraid of insufficient satisfaction of a male partner. Several influencing variables were found to be associated with impaired sexual function postpartum. Objective Our study aims to evaluate sexual satisfaction in the postpartum period and identify predictors of postpartum sexual activity. Methods Between November 2018 and December 2019, 150 women in their third trimester of pregnancy were enrolled in a prospective cohort study at gynecology and obstetrics Department-Ben Arous Regional Hospital. after childbirth were evaluated at 6 months postpartum and was assessed using validated self-report questionnaires: Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) validated Arabic version. This questionnaire evaluates the different parameters of female sexual function, recommended by the American Foundation for Health and Sexual Function. The collected data were systematically transcribed into a database and database, and their analysis was carried out with the help of the statistical software "SPSS 21" with the use of chi-square tests, and the ANOVA method. Results The mean score on the FSFI satisfaction domain was 3.62 postpartum, compared with 4.38 during pregnancy. After delivery, 30% of women were not satisfied with their sexual activity. At six months postpartum, the degree of satisfaction was significantly associated with the route of delivery (p = 0,01), breastfeeding (p = 0,04) and contraception (p =0,03) Conclusions Our findings indicate that breastfeeding women, vaginal delivery and contraception have an increased likelihood of sexual functioning problems 6-month postpartum Health-care providers need to be encouraged to counsel on postpartum sexuality and influencing factors during prenatal classes to foster a positive approach to postpartum sexuality. Disclosure Work supported by industry: no.
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