Table 2 Prevalence of self-reported sexual health issues pre pregnancy, in early pregnancy and at 6 and 12 months postpartum
Pre pregnancy n (%) | Early pregnancy n (%) | 6 months pp. n (%) | 12 months pp. n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lack of vaginal lubrication m = 174 | 241/658 (36.6) | 167/658 (25.4) | 283/658 (43) | 233/658 (35.4) |
Pain during sexual intercourse m = 203 | 184/629 (29.3) | 155/629 (24.6) | 236/629 (37.5) | 129/629 (20.5) |
Difficulty reaching orgasm m = 236 | 203/596 (34.1) | 156/596 (26.2) | 183/596 (30.7) | 140/596 (23.5) |
Unable to reach orgasm m = 254 | 114/578 (19.7) | 98/578 (17) | 90/578 (15.6) | 80/578 (13.8) |
Vaginal tightness m = 216 | 138/616 (22.4) | 130/616 (21.1) | 200/616 (32.5) | 107/616 (17.4) |
Vaginal looseness / lack of muscle tone m = 243 | 10/589 (1.7) | 10/589 (1.7) | 79/589 (13.4) | 53/589 (9) |
Loss of interest in sexual activity compared with before pregnancy m = 187 | 216/654 (33) | 349/654 (53.4) | 303/654 (46.3) | 260/654 (39.8) |