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The study explores how topical propolis affects episiotomy pain severity and wound healing in postpartum women.

February 2, 2026Journal of Caring SciencesOpen Access

The Effect of Topical Propolis Ointment on Severity of Episiotomy Pain and Wound Healing: A Triple-Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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The study explores how topical propolis affects episiotomy pain severity and wound healing in postpartum women.
Conducted as a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial
Involved 72 gravid women divided into propolis and placebo groups
Applied propolis or placebo ointment twice daily for 10 days
Assessed pain and wound healing using the REEDA scale and Visual Analogue Scale
Analyzed data using independent t-test, Fisher’s exact test, and other statistical methods.
No significant difference in REEDA scores between propolis and placebo groups on postpartum days 1 and 10
VAS scores were similar in both groups, indicating no pain relief from propolis
Findings suggest that propolis does not improve wound healing or decrease pain severity.

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A randomized controlled trial investigates propolis effects on episiotomy pain and wound healing in postpartum women, indicating no significant benefits.

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Rafatnia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fff5c1c9540dea812d66 https://doi.org/10.34172/jcs.025.33567

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A randomized controlled trial investigates propolis effects on episiotomy pain and wound healing in postpartum women, indicating no significant benefits.

The Effect of Topical Propolis Ointment on Severity of Episiotomy Pain and Wound Healing: A Triple-Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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The Effect of Topical Propolis Ointment on Severity of Episiotomy Pain and Wound Healing: A Triple-Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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