Pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction in primiparous adolescents with episiotomy: a cross-sectional study

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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v11i16.36193

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Adolescent; Parity; Episiotomy; Pelvic Organ Prolapse; Physiological sexual dysfunction.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the presence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and sexual dysfunction (DS) in primiparous adolescents who underwent vaginal delivery, according to exposure to episiotomy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at the Federal University of Pernambuco, with primiparous adolescents aged 10 to 19 years who gave birth 7 to 48 months before data collection. Participants filled out a form with their personal and clinical data and answered the International Incontinence Consultation Questionnaire on Urinary Short Form Incontinence, the Incontinence Severity Index and the Jorge & Wexner Incontinence Scale. Pelvic floor assessments were also performed. Statistical analysis was performed using SigmaPlot 12.0 and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 25.0. Results: Our results showed a greater chance of functional alterations and the development of POP and SD in primiparous post-vaginal delivery adolescents who underwent episiotomy, compared to those who did not undergo an incision. Conclusion: Puerperal adolescents with functional alterations and pelvic floor dysfunctions should be referred for physical therapy treatment as soon as possible.

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Published

10/12/2022

How to Cite

SANTOS, A. C. de S. .; CAVALCANTI, D. B. A. .; LEMOS, A. Pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction in primiparous adolescents with episiotomy: a cross-sectional study. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 11, n. 16, p. e337111636193, 2022. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v11i16.36193. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/36193. Acesso em: 12 nov. 2024.

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