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Mediolateral Episiotomy in Nulliparous Women Increases the Risk of Sexual Dysfunction

Bagcilar 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, Özlem Karabay Akgül, Emre Günakan, Lena Türeyici   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An external validation study of a practical scoring system for identifying patients at risk of pelvic floor dysfunction following childbirth

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To prospectively evaluate the perineal card, a risk‐based scoring system, for identifying women at increased risk of postpartum urinary incontinence (UI). Methods This prospective observational study included women without previous vaginal delivery who underwent vaginal birth at a tertiary referral center between June 2023 and ...
Martina Arcieri, Michela Segatti, Filippo Bordin, Doriana Armenise, Maria De Martino, Miriam Isola, Chiara Mattiussi, Elisa Barbui, Sara Filippin, Veronica Tius, Cristina Delneri, Valeria Dialti, Stefano Restaino, Lorenza Driul, Giuseppe Vizzielli   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Missing needle during episiotomy repair [PDF]

, 2008
Breakage and missing of the episiotomy needle is not uncommon occurrence at the hands of the junior doctors.
Samanta, Balaram, Roychowdhury, Joydeb
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Network meta-analysis of episiotomy approaches: comparing routine, restrictive, and non-episiotomy strategies and their effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes in primiparous patients

Reproductive Health
Background Episiotomy, although occasionally required during labor, can result in postpartum discomfort, perineal trauma, and delayed healing. This study offers a comprehensive comparison of the safety and effectiveness of routine, restrictive, and non ...
Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil, Basma Ehab Amer, Elsayed Eldesouky, Moaz Yasser Darwish, Elsayed Farag, Attia Mohamed, Mohammed Ali, Alaa Abdelsalam, Zeinab Yousef Hashem, Esraa Elsayed, Reem M. Elsapagh, Marwa M. Badawy, Mohamed Abd-ElGawad, Almandouh H. Bosilah   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mobility‐enabling birth beds versus traditional gynecological tables: A quasi‐experimental study of birth experiences and clinical outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study compares birth experiences and clinical outcomes between women giving birth using mobility‐enabling labor–birth–postpartum (LBP) beds and those using a traditional gynecological table (TGT). Methods This quasi‐experimental study was conducted between June and October 2025 in a secondary‐level maternity unit in Turkey.
Ayşe Taştekin, Özlem Durmuş Tekin
wiley   +1 more source

Restricted Use of Episiotomy

, 2017
Aim There is extensive disagreement about the necessity and benefits of routine episiotomy for all. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Practice Bulletins, 2006 based on good scientific evidence recommends restricted use
Nupur Hooja, Anju Sharma, Sapna Aseri, Avantika Sharma, Brijesh Dadhich, Bhomraj Kumawat   +5 more
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Current trends in the utility of Episiotomy in a University Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

Ibom Medical Journal, 2018
BACKGROUND: Episiotomies have been performed for several years for various indications. Routine use of episiotomy has gone into disfavor with many obstetricians and midwives in Europe and North America but many studies from Latin America, Asia and ...
Nosakhare O. Enaruna, Fidelis O. Ilevbare   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of the vaginal birth after cesarean as a new delivery mode on quality of life, sexual function, sleep quality and urinary incontinence during the postpartum period and comparison with the results of vaginal birth and cesarean delivery

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) on quality of life, sexual function, sleep quality, and urinary incontinence and compare the results with those of vaginal birth (VB) and cesarean delivery (CD) via validated questionnaires.
Berrak Bektaş, Can Ozan Ulusoy, Husamettin Uslu, Melda Kuyucu, Bulut Varli, Mehmet Efe Namlı, Pınar Özcan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring midwives' practice and experience of episiotomy [PDF]

, 2018
Aim: This study explored Australian midwives' experience and practice of performing an episiotomy. Background: Evidence underpins the recommended angle and length of episiotomy to avoid morbidity for the woman, yet there is limited research regarding ...
Nagle, Cate, Crowe, Grace, Miles, Maureen   +2 more
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Severe maternal and neonatal morbidity or mortality in forceps versus cesarean birth in the second stage of labor: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Approximately one in four first‐time mothers reach the second stage of labor but cannot have a spontaneous vaginal birth, necessitating an intervention such as forceps to facilitate birth. Objective This study synthesizes evidence comparing severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and neonatal morbidity or mortality (SNMM) following forceps ...
Irina I. Oltean, Abirami Kirubarajan, Giulia M. Muraca   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source