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- Vrsta/tip rada: Originalni naučni rad
- PREGLEDAJTE RAD
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- 22 pregleda
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Abstract
Introduction. Urinary incontinence is a very common pelvic floor disorder defined as the “complaint of involuntary loss of urine”. Sexual dysfunction prevents a person from experiencing pleasure during sexual activities. The research aimed to analyse the frequency of urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction in female subjects 6 to 18 months after the first delivery and the association with factors at delivery.
Material and Methods. The research included 69 respondents. The inclusion criteria was one previous term birth within 6-18 months. A survey created with Google Forms was used to collect data.
Results. Sexual dysfunction was reported by 21/69 (30%) respondents, and urinary incontinence by 8/69 (12%). Urinary incontinence was significantly more common among subjects with obstetric soft tissue lacerations (p<0.01). Negative emotional reactions during sexual intercourse were more frequent in respondents with a longer period since childbirth (p<0.001). Only 3/21 (14%) subjects with sexual dysfunction and 3/8 (38%) with urinary incontinence reported the problem to their doctor. The doctor asked 16/69 (23%) about the problem of urinary incontinence during a regular visit, and about sexual dysfunction in 15/69 (22%) of the respondents.
Conclusion. Sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence are common conditions after the first childbirth. Trauma of the birth canal during childbirth may contribute to urinary incontinence after delivery. Negative emotional reactions increase during the time that passes after childbirth. Patients and doctors rarely discuss sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence.