Postpartum Sexual Activity Analysis
Sexuality is a phenomenon not to be neglected, as similar to other instinctive desires of mankind, it has existed since birth and has evolved in accordance with human development. [1] Sexual function is an important component of women’s lives and has an essential role in the marriage stability and is recognized as a multidimensional phenomenon, which can be influenced by multi bio psychosocial factors. [2,3]
Women's sexual activity changes at various stages of life and is affected by numerous factors, one of them includes childbirth and maternity that deserves a closer analysis, as it promotes significant changes in women’s, husband's and family lives. Factors affecting sexual activity after childbirth include fatigue, fear of subsequent pregnancy, concern about pain during intercourse, mode of delivery, parity and tenderness of breasts which can have different results because of different culture. [4]
Postpartum sexual function is affected by changes in anatomy, hormonal milieu, family structure, and husband relationships that accompany childbirth. Although the intimacy of beginning a family and …show more content…
They should discuss perineal pain, dyspareunia, and initiation of postpartum sexual activity before hospital discharge, assess sexual function and address concerns, including considering the use of a brief sexual function screening questionnaire, assess perineal repair if dyspareunia is present, assess urinary and fecal incontinence symptoms, encourage vaginal lubricants, particularly in breast-feeding women with a physiologic hypo-estrogenic state, consider alternative positions, and assess for postpartum mood changes, adequate rest, and time for intimacy. Postpartum sexual counselling should be a part of antenatal and postnatal follow-up that enhancing women to disclose their sexual complains and fears in order to improve their sexual QOL.
Women's sexual activity changes at various stages of life and is affected by numerous factors, one of them includes childbirth and maternity that deserves a closer analysis, as it promotes significant changes in women’s, husband's and family lives. Factors affecting sexual activity after childbirth include fatigue, fear of subsequent pregnancy, concern about pain during intercourse, mode of delivery, parity and tenderness of breasts which can have different results because of different culture. [4]
Postpartum sexual function is affected by changes in anatomy, hormonal milieu, family structure, and husband relationships that accompany childbirth. Although the intimacy of beginning a family and …show more content…
They should discuss perineal pain, dyspareunia, and initiation of postpartum sexual activity before hospital discharge, assess sexual function and address concerns, including considering the use of a brief sexual function screening questionnaire, assess perineal repair if dyspareunia is present, assess urinary and fecal incontinence symptoms, encourage vaginal lubricants, particularly in breast-feeding women with a physiologic hypo-estrogenic state, consider alternative positions, and assess for postpartum mood changes, adequate rest, and time for intimacy. Postpartum sexual counselling should be a part of antenatal and postnatal follow-up that enhancing women to disclose their sexual complains and fears in order to improve their sexual QOL.