Study explores lasting effects of childbirth injury on pelvic and sexual health

NCT ID NCT07646340

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pelvic Floor Disorders physiological sexual disorder sexual disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tampere University Hospital

    Tampere, Finland