Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on Pelvic Floor Morphology and Sexual Function in Egyptian Women

The purpose of this study is t o evaluate levator ani morphology following normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section (elective and emergent), using three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound, and to study the effect of mode of delivery on female sexual function.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperal Disorders Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Puerperal Disorders Urogenital Diseases

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

About this study

transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound applied for the submitted 120 women "primiparae" (40 women after normal vaginal delivery), (40 women after urgent cesarean section), (40 women after elective cesarean section), in early postpartum period (48 to 72) hours postpartum, to evaluate levator ani morphology.
answering of the validated female sexual function index (F.S.F.I) three months postpartum period for same cases submitted to ultrasound.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

primiparae in early postpartum period (48 hours to72 hours). written consent was taken. easy communicable, reachable women for further requirements.

Exclusion criteria

Refused consent. 2. Previous vaginal or cesarean delivery. 3. Severe mental illness. 4. Severe physical handicap or difficulties in communication. 5. Women without postpartum active sexual life or separate from their spouse. 6. Past history of sexual dysfunction.

Treatment and study plan

postpartum female pelvic floor muscle affection

Other

transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound applied for the submitted 120 women "primiparae" (40 women after normal vaginal delivery), (40 women after urgent cesarean section), (40 women after elective cesarean section), in early postpartum period (48 to 72) hours postpartum, to evaluate levator ani morphology.

postpartum sexual function in Egyptian women.

Other

answering of the validated female sexual function index (F.S.F.I) three months postpartum period for same cases submitted to ultrasound.

Primary outcomes

Pelvic floor muscle strength as assessed by three/four dimensional translabial pelvic floor ultrasound had worst morbidity after normal vaginal delivery

Time frame: early postpartum period (48 to 72) hours postpartum

Secondary outcomes

Sexual function of pelvic floor as assessed by the validated female sexual function index questionnaire was impaired in all women after delivery

Time frame: at 3 months after delivery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Al-Azhar University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Jan 14, 2015
Registry last updated: Jan 14, 2015

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