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Dyspareunia following childbirth
Author(s) -
Kettle Christine,
Ismail Khaled MK,
O'Mahony Fidelma
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.7.4.245.27119
Subject(s) - childbirth , libido , sexual intercourse , medicine , multidisciplinary approach , psychology , obstetrics , gynecology , pregnancy , population , social science , genetics , environmental health , sociology , biology
While a temporary reduction in libido is acceptable following childbirth, women should not expect postpartum dyspareunia to occur. If these symptoms are left untreated a woman can become afraid of having intercourse and the problem can escalate, causing long‐term physical and psychological morbidity. This can lead to sexual disharmony and relationship breakdown. Early and sensitive management is crucial in the prevention of long‐term problems. In this article we present a multidisciplinary approach for managing women with dyspareunia following childbirth.