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Enrolling By Invitation NCT07646340

Long-term Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury in Finland

Conditions: Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury, Sexual Dysfunction and the Mode of Deliveries, Pelvic Floor Disorders

Sex: Female
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Enrollment: 600
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital

Location: Tampere University Hospital Tampere

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to understand long-term pelvic floor symptoms and sexual dysfunction after childbirth-related anal sphincter injury in women who gave birth at Tampere University Hospital between 2009 and 2021. The main questions it aims to answer are: How common are long-term pelvic floor symptoms and sexual dysfunction after sphincter injury? What factors are associated with an increased risk of long-term symptoms? Additionally, the study explores whether sphincter injury affects desired family size and satisfaction with the mode of delivery in a subsequent pregnancy. Participants will: * Receive an information letter, consent form, and questionnaires by mail. They can respond via mail or complete them electronically via a secure online service * Complete questionnaires on pelvic floor symptoms (PFDI-20), sexual function (PISQ-12), and preferences regarding childbirth and family size * Allow researchers to use their medical record data related to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period, and newborn outcomes for research purposes

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Obstetric anal sphincter injury in Tampere University Hospital during 2009-2021 Exclusion Criteria: \-

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