Table 5 Breastfeeding as a risk factor for sexual health issues at 6 and 12 months postpartum

Dyspareunia

139/292

47.6

1.9

1.3–2.6

< 0.001*

33/133

24.8

1.2

0.7–1.8

0.477

Lack of vaginal lubrication

159/295

52.9

1.7

1.2–2.3

0.001*

55/135

40.7

1.3

0.9–1.9

0.221

Loss of interest in sexual activity

168/298

56.4

1.7

1.3–2.3

0.001*

62/135

45.9

1.4

1.0–2.1

0.064