Postpartum adverse effects and sexual satisfaction following cesarean delivery in Beijing

Abstract Objective To investigate short- and long-term postpartum complications of different delivery methods in terms of sexual satisfaction, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and pelvic-floor dysfunction in the Beijing region. Methods A questionnaire-based study was conducted between June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2014. Female residents of Beijing aged 20–65 years, who were attending routine physical examinations, were enrolled and completed a face-to-face survey including questions on short- and long-term complications related to sexual satisfaction, SUI, and pelvic-floor dysfunction postpartum. Results In total, 2649 individuals were enrolled. In comparison with patients that underwent vaginal delivery, patients that had undergone cesarean delivery experienced a greater length of time before resuming intercourse (2.70 ± 2.09 months vs 4.32 ± 4.10 months; P P P P P Conclusion Cesarean delivery resulted in a greater incidence of adverse effects on postpartum sexual function and cesarean delivery provides no long-term protective effects against postpartum SUI.