Introduction Endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of dyspareunia, therefore
this chronic gynecologic disease should be considered as a major cause of sexual
dysfunctions. The aims of this study were to review the literature on the effects of surgical …

Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of mode of delivery on the sexual
function of women using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Methods This was a
prospective study of 452 nulliparous women, comparing their sexual function before and …

It is well known that endometriosis is associated with an increase in the risk of deep
dyspareunia, with potential negative effects on global female sexual functioning and couple
relationship. The aims of this study were to review the literature on the impact of …

Abstract Purpose of Review This paper is written to introduce postpartum sexual functioning
through a biopsychosocial lens, including challenges and interventions for optimal sexual
functioning during the postpartum period, both for women and their partners. Recent …

Aim To evaluate the association between mode of birth and the resumption of sexual
intercourse, self‐reported decline in sexual intercourse and dyspareunia in women at the
6th week and 6th month postpartum. Background Interest in the relationship between mode …

Objective To evaluate the effect of the fetal head station at attempted operative vaginal
delivery (aOVD), and specifically midpelvic or low aOVD, on female and male sexual
function and symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) at 6 months. Design Prospective …

Aim: The aim of our study was to determine the effect of delivery on sexual dysfunction in
women. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study. A total of 142
women who had given birth in the past year, are nursing at the moment and has not …

Operative vaginal delivery (OVD) is associated with injury to the pelvic floor and compromise
to the urinary, genital and gastrointestinal systems. There has been significant evolution in
recent years in the practice of OVD (from the use of forceps to vacuum delivery), the conduct …

Pregnancy and delivery are one of the most significant periods of women's life that causes
hormonal and bodily alterations which could have major effects on sexual function and
sexual quality of life. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of mode of delivery on …

Background & aim: Due to frequent waking at night for breastfeeding, nursing mothers are
likely to suffer from sleep deprivation, which may lead to sexual dysfunction. To the best of
our knowledge, few studies have been conducted on sexual distress in nursing mothers …