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November 19, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

Determinants of Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction in the First Year: A Systematic Review

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ABAris BoartaAGAdrian GluhovschiMCMarius Lucian Craina

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Overview

Systematic review identifies psychosocial determinants and pain as key factors for postpartum sexual dysfunction, suggesting implications for support interventions.

Key Points

  • The review aims to identify somatic and psychosocial factors influencing postpartum sexual dysfunction within the first year postpartum.
  • Systematic review conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines
  • Analysis of studies from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus
  • Involvement of postpartum women within 12 months of childbirth
  • Assessment of sexual outcomes including FSFI, dyspareunia, and partner support
  • 15 studies included from 1127 records screened
  • Perineal trauma and early pain correlated with worse sexual outcomes
  • Higher dyspareunia odds linked to assisted vaginal birth and breastfeeding
  • Positive body image and partner support associated with better sexual function

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Boarta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924fed8c0ce034ddc35115ahttps://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13222977
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