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Primipara Undergoing Episiotomy had Lower Postpartum Sexual Function

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Objective: To compare postpartum sexual functions between primipara with episiotomy and without episiotomy. Method: The research was conducted in public service section of Dr.
Irwan Irwan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

We need to stop female genital mutilation! [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Over the next decade around 30 million girls under age 15 are at risk of FGM/C. Given that there is no physical benefit for the girls and acknowledging that FGM/C involves physical, psychological, social and reproductive harm, we, along with major ...
Belizan, Jose   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Midline and Mediolateral Episiotomy: Risk Assessment Based on Clinical Anatomy

open access: yesDiagnostics, 2021
Episiotomy is the surgical incision of the vaginal orifice and perineum to ease the passage of an infant’s head while crowning during vaginal delivery.
D. Garner   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The effects of childbirth on the pelvic-floor [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Basically, vaginal delivery is associated with the risk of pelvic floor damage. The pelvic floor sequelae of childbirth includes anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Allen RE   +24 more
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Local cooling for relieving pain from perineal trauma sustained during childbirth [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background: Perineal trauma is common during childbirth and may be painful. Contemporary maternity practice includes offering women numerous forms of pain relief, including the local application of cooling treatments.
Begg, L   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Comparison of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and lidocaine on episiotomy complication in primiparous women: A randomized clinical trial

open access: yesIranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2017
Introduction: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) through the skin is a nonpharmacological method of pain relief. The present study aimed to compare TENS and lidocaine on episiotomy complication in primiparous women.
Maryam Rezaeyan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Lavender on Episiotomy Wound Healing and Pain Relief: A Systematic Review [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Evidence-Based Care, 2020
Background: Perineal pain is the most common post-episiotomy complication, and delay in episiotomy wound healing can lead to infection. Linalool and linalyl acetate are the most effective compounds of lavender. The present systematic review was performed
Maryam Moradi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mediolateral Episiotomy in Nulliparous Women Increases the Risk of Sexual Dysfunction

open access: yesBagcilar Medical Bulletin, 2023
Objective:Postpartum sexual functions may be affected in women who have had a vaginal delivery by performing an episiotomy. The aim of this study is to compare the frequency of sexual dysfunction between women who were delivered with a mediolateral ...
Erhan Okuyan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Repeatability of innervation zone identification in the external anal sphincter muscle [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Knowledge of the distribution of the innervation zones (IZs) of the external anal sphincter (EAS) may be useful for preventing anal sphincter incompetence during vaginal delivery.
Davico, E.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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