FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION DURING PREGNANCY: MULTI-CENTER STUDY IN THE CITY OF MEDELLÍN

  • Maria Isabel Jaramillo-Saldarriaga Universidad CES, Ginecóloga y Obstetra. Medellín, Colombia.
  • Alejandro Colonia-Toro Universidad CES, Ginecólogo y Obstetra, Hospital General de Medellín. Medellín, Colombia. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4620-655X
  • Gina Andrea Posada Universidad CES, Ginecóloga Infantojuvenil, Clínica Medellín. Medellín, Colombia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8847-4766
  • Maria del Pilar Uribe Universidad CES, Ginecóloga y Obstetra, Clínica El Rosario. Medellín, Colombia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47373/rfcs.2021.v23.1626
Keywords: Sexuality, Pregnancy, Behaviour, Sexual, Dysfunction
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Abstract

Pregnancy and childbirth are a special period in a woman’s life, since it has physical, hormonal and psychological implications, in addition to the social and cultural changes that can influence her sexuality. Multiple factors have been associated with an increase in the frequency of sexual dysfunction during pregnancy and postpartum, which can reach an incidence of up to 50%. Objective: To describe the estimate sexual disfunction prevalence, and to describe sexual behavior of pregnant and postpartum women, and to explore what factors influence the female sexual function index. Methods: Cross-sectional study of pregnant and immediate postpartum patients from three obstetric care medical centers in the city of Medellín. Results: Through a personal survey, 259 pregnant and postpartum women were evaluated in 3 different obstetric care centers in the city of Medellín. 59.1% of the pregnant women received information about sexuality during pregnancy, 30% being from the doctor and it was associated as a protective factor for sexual dysfunction, together with the stability of the couple. As risk factors, the subsidized regime of the social security system and the idea of harm to pregnancy by the mother were identified. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction is an entity with a higher prevalence and some special considerations during pregnancy, compared to the general population. Because of this, health professionals should explore this aspect in prenatal care and provide adequate information on the safety of sexual intercourse during pregnancy and the possible changes in desire, reaching orgasm, and sexual satisfaction.

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Gynecology, Obstetrics

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How to Cite
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Jaramillo-Saldarriaga, M. I.; Colonia-Toro, A. .; Posada, G. A. .; Uribe, M. del P. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION DURING PREGNANCY: MULTI-CENTER STUDY IN THE CITY OF MEDELLÍN. Rev. Fac. Cienc. Salud Univ. Cauca 2021, 23, 15-22.
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2021-06-23
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Vol. 23 No. 1 (2021): Sexual dysfunction during pregnancy
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