Sexuality of pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women
S. Bader, M. aloulou, Z. Zran, A. Abdelmoula, A. Bouaziz, W. Abbes

TL;DR
This study explores how pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding affect women's sexual function and identifies key issues like reduced desire and difficulty reaching orgasm.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into the prevalence and factors of sexual dysfunction among pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women in a specific regional context.
Findings
Sexual dysfunction was reported by 47% of women, with the highest rates during the first and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Common issues included difficulty reaching orgasm, reduced sexual desire, and insufficient lubrication.
A significant association was found between sexual dysfunction and the trimester of pregnancy.
Abstract
Pregnancy and breast-feeding represents a period of psychological maturation for the woman who becomes a mother, a period of significant changes in women’s lives that affects their sexuality and intimacy. To investigate the quality of sexual function in pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. It was a cross-sectional study established over a period of 3 months from the June 1st, 2023 to August 31, 2023. This study focused on a population of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women recruited from outpatient consultations and inpatient of the obstetric gynecology department at the university hospital of Gabes. We used a pre-established sheet exploring socio-demographic data, medical and gyneco-obstetric history and informations concerning the marital relationship and the woman’s sexual activity. We administered the validated Arabic version of the Arizona Sexual Experiences…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSex work and related issues · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
