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Postnatal depression and postpartum sexual dysfunction: an association.
... Various factors have been reported to affect postnatal mental health and cause symptoms of depression, including: illnesses, previous history of mood disorder, negative childhood experiences or abuse, stressful life events, insufficient family or social supports, pregnancy loss, childbirth-related distress, having a baby that is restless, difficult to settle or unwell, intrapersonal issues and interpersonal problems (Cunningham et al, 2010;Nunes et al, 2010;Khajehei and Hadzic, 2012;Khajehei et al, 2012a;2012b;Zadeh et al, 2012). Another risk factor is sexual dysfunction. ...
Background
Postnatal depression symptoms are the most common mental health problem following childbirth.
Aims
This study aimed to investigate the association between sexual dysfunction, relationship dissatisfaction and symptoms of postnatal depression among Australian women during the first year after giving birth.
Methods
Australian women who had given birth during the past 12 months were invited to participate in a cross-sectional online study. A multi-section questionnaire was designed to collected data.
Findings
Almost a quarter of respondents (24%) reported symptoms of postnatal depression. The symptoms of postnatal depression were significantly associated with low educational level, exclusive breastfeeding, clinically diagnosed depression, sexual dysfunction, not being the initiator of sex during partnered sexual activity, and relationship dissatisfaction. The risk of depression symptoms was 2.2 times greater in women who had a low level of education, 2.5 times greater in women with sexual dysfunction and 3.7 times greater in women with relationship dissatisfaction.
Conclusions
Symptoms of depression are prevalent among postnatal women during the first year after childbirth and are significantly associated with sexual dysfunction and relationship dissatisfaction.
This chapter reviews the multitude of sexual dysfunctions that men and women can be faced with. Sexual dysfunction is the umbrella term for the inability, for a variety of reasons, to participate in and enjoy sexual activities. In this chapter we examine the various dysfunctions, their biological, emotional, and psychological origins, and the treatment approaches that may be helpful in addressing them.
Sexual function of women can be affected by many factors resulting in female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Sexual dysfunction is a common problem among women of all ages and has negative effects not only on their quality of lives but also on the sexual function and quality of life of their partners. It can also affect mental health of the entire family and society. Regarding the multidimensional nature of female sexual dysfunction and considering its consequences, this condition needs to be recognised in its early stages in order to prevent future consequences and impacts. This article discusses biopsychosocial aspect of female sexual function, classifications and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction and investigates current approaches to identify and treat this problem.
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