Obstetric perineal tears sexual function and dyspareunia among primiparous women 12 months postpartum: a prospective cohort study

摘要

Sexuality is an important aspect of human identity and contributes significantly to the quality of life in women as well as in men. Impairment in sexual health after vaginal delivery is a major concern for many women. We aimed to examine the association between degree of perineal tear and sexual function 12 months postpartum.