Sexual dysfunction during the late postpartum period

Prevalence and associated factors

Bibliographic Data

ID15530207
AuthorsJuan Miguel Martínez-Galiano (Universidad de Jaén), Nuria Infante-Torres, Inmaculada Ortíz-Esquinas (0000-0003-0332-9904, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía), Ana Rubio-Álvarez (Hospital Universitario de Torrejón), Ana Ballesta-Castillejos (Servicio de Salud de Castilla La Mancha, corresponding author), Antonio Hernández‐Martínez (Servicio de Salud de Castilla La Mancha)
Year2026
Volume16
Pages1675863-1675863
Publication date2026-01-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1675863
PMID41635516
OpenAlexW7124718384
LanguageEN
References cited7

The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in the medium term after childbirth is high. Younger age, non-breastfeeding status, good quality of life, and intimate partner relationships without violence are less likely to develop sexual dysfunction and have better sexual function

Childbirth · Erectile dysfunction · Female sexual dysfunction · Physiological psychology · Quality of life (healthcare · Reproductive health · Sexual dysfunction · Sexual function · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Pelvic floor disorders treatments · Sexual function and dysfunction studies

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