Study explores lasting effects of childbirth injury on pelvic and sexual health
NCT ID NCT07646340
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study follows 600 women who had an anal sphincter injury during childbirth in Finland between 2009 and 2021. Researchers want to understand how common long-term pelvic floor symptoms and sexual problems are after such injuries. Participants fill out questionnaires about their symptoms, sexual function, and satisfaction with delivery choices. The study does not test any treatment but aims to gather information to help future care.
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Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland
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