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doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13523. Epub 2020 Dec 27.
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Prevalence of postpartum dyspareunia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mojdeh Banaei et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2021 Apr.
Abstract
Background: Dyspareunia is one of the most common postpartum sexual dysfunctions.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of postpartum dyspareunia.
Search strategy: Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Embase databases were searched to July 2019 using keywords including 'perineal pain,' 'dyspareunia,' and 'sexual pain'.
Selection criteria: Observational studies on the prevalence of postpartum dyspareunia were included.
Data collection and analysis: Two authors independently reviewed articles and extracted data. Study heterogeneity was evaluated by I2 index; publication bias by Egger and Begg tests.
Main results: Twenty-two studies enrolling 11 457 women were included. Based on meta-analysis, the overall estimated prevalence of dyspareunia was 35% (95% confidence interval [CI], 29%-41%). The prevalence was 42% (95% CI, 26%-60%) at 2 months, 43% (95% CI, 36%-50%) at 2-6 months, and 22% (95% CI, 15%-29%) at 6-12 months postpartum. Begg test showed no significant bias in data related to the prevalence of postpartum dyspareunia (p = 0.466).
Conclusion: The prevalence of postpartum dyspareunia was 35% and decreased with increasing postpartum duration. Given the high prevalence and its impact on a woman's quality of life, special attention should be paid to this common complaint during the postpartum period.
Keywords: dyspareunia; genito-pelvic pain; meta-analysis; perineal pain; prevalence.
© 2020 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
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