Can surgery improve sexual health after childbirth? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04835311

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how well surgical perineal repair works for women with vaginal laxity, a condition where the vagina feels loose, often after childbirth. Researchers reviewed the records of 55 women who had the surgery between 2012 and 2020. They used a questionnaire to measure changes in sexual health and discomfort.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

surgical perineal repair (procedure)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm that surgical perineal repair is an effective option for improving sexual health and reducing discomfort in women with vaginal laxity.

What could go wrong

This is a small, retrospective study with only 55 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection or scarring, and the study does not compare it to other treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire

    Nîmes, Gard, 30000, France