Open AccessEvaluation of pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in pregnant women: cross-sectional research
Author(s) -
Emanuela Izania dos Reis Santana,
Larissa Maria da Silva Borgéa,
Muriel Miranda de Freitas,
Laiane Santos Eufrásio,
Lysnara Rodrigues Barros Lial,
Nara Calaça Ribeiro,
Mona Indianara da Costa Aragão,
Sávia Francisca Lopes Dias
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
research, society and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2525-3409
DOI - 10.33448/rsd-v10i14.21637
Subject(s) - pelvic floor , sexual function , pelvic floor muscle , hypoactivity , medicine , sexual dysfunction , population , gynecology , obstetrics , physical therapy , anatomy , environmental health
The aim of this study was to evaluate pelvic floor functionality and sexual function in pregnant women. The study was characterized as a descriptive and transversal research. The population consisted of 19 pregnant women, living in Parnaíba/PI. The women's assessment instruments were the evaluation and identification form that contained sociodemographic data, clinical history, obstetric and urogynecological data; the NEW PERFECT scheme was used to assess the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to assess sexual function. Mean age was 25.95 (± 3.54) years, mean pelvic floor muscle strength was 2.47 (± 1.28); resistance was 4.31 (± 2.99) seconds; the number of repetitions of the contractions maintained was 2.63 (± 1.6) times; and rapid contractions were 5.05 (± 2.87) contractions. Sexual function according to the FSFI totaled a score of 25.61. In this study, it was possible to infer important deficiencies and limitations regarding strength, coordination, control and activation of the pelvic floor muscles. As in the sexual function domain, the FSFI result indicates possible dysfunctions with an emphasis on the hypoactivity of sexual desire.