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- Rotstein, Emilia, et al.
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Posterior compartment symptoms in primiparous women 1 year after non-assisted vaginal deliveries : A Swedish cohort study
- 2021
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Ingår i: International Urogynecology Journal. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0937-3462 .- 1433-3023. ; 32:7, s. 1825-1832
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: This is a prospective cohort follow-up study based on the hypothesis that primiparous women with non-assisted vaginal deliveries and a second-degree perineal tear have more posterior compartment symptoms 1 year after delivery than those with no or first-degree tears.METHODS: A follow-up questionnaire, including validated questions on pelvic floor dysfunction, was completed 1 year postpartum by 410 healthy primiparas, delivered without instrumental assistance at two maternity wards in Stockholm between 2013 and 2015. Main outcome measures were posterior compartment symptoms in women with second-degree perineal tears compared with women with no or only minor tears.RESULTS: Of 410 women, 20.9% had no or only minor tears, 75.4% had a second-degree tear, and 3.7% had a more severe tear. Of women presenting with second-degree tears, 18.9% had bowel-emptying difficulties compared with 20.0% of women with minor tears. Furthermore, almost 3% of them with second-degree tears complained of faecal incontinence (FI) of formed stool, 7.2% of FI of loose stool compared with 1.2% and 3.5% respectively in women with no or only minor tears.CONCLUSIONS: Symptomatic pelvic floor dysfunction is common among primiparous women within 1 year following uncomplicated vaginal delivery, and there are no significant differences between second-degree perineal tears and minor tears. These symptoms should be addressed in all women after delivery to improve pelvic floor dysfunction and quality of life.
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- Åhlund, Susanne, et al.
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Urinary incontinence after uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth in primiparous women during the first year after birth
- 2020
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Ingår i: International Urogynecology Journal. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0937-3462 .- 1433-3023. ; 31:7, s. 1409-1416
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Urinary incontinence (UI) is associated with pregnancy and parity and can cause health problems for women. Our objective was to explore risk factors for UI and its effect on women's daily activities, psychological health and wellbeing 9-12 months postpartum in a low-risk primiparous population.METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, first-time mothers in a low-risk population with a spontaneous vaginal birth reported the occurrence of UI and its effect on daily activities and on their psychological health and wellbeing in a questionnaire completed 1 year after birth. Descriptive and comparative statistics were employed for the analysis.RESULTS: A total of 410 women (75.7%) completed the questionnaire. The self-reported rates of stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence and mixed urinary incontinence were 45.4%, 38.0% and 27.0% respectively. Neither the duration of the second stage of labour, the baby's head circumference or its birth weight were associated with the incidence of UI. There was an association between reported negative impact on daily activities and more negative psychological wellbeing (p < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS: Urinary incontinence was common among primiparous women at 9-12 months postpartum. Women whose symptoms had a negative impact on their daily activities reported more psychological suffering.
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