Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology ›› 2023, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (2): 170-175.doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20220582

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Research Progress of Non-Surgical Treatment of Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction

YAN Hong-liang(), JIN Cui-ping, MA Fu-ling, SHANG Yu-min   

  1. Pelvic Floor Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
  • Received:2022-07-18 Published:2023-04-15 Online:2023-04-24
  • Contact: YAN Hong-liang, E-mail: yanhongliang27@163.com

Abstract:

Postpartum sexual dysfunction (PSD) is a disease with a high incidence rate in women with complex etiology and various treatment methods, including psychotherapy, drug therapy, behavioral therapy, physical rehabilitation therapy, surgical treatment, etc. The main treatment measures for PSD are still non-surgical treatment. The pelvic floor doctors should give professional guidance to postpartum women in the process of resuming sexual life. Drug treatment can effectively relieve vaginal dryness and burning sensation. Both electrical stimulation and biofeedback can reduce sexual intercourse pain, and biofeedback has more advantages than electrical stimulation in increasing libido and vaginal lubrication. Magnetic stimulation can not only improves pelvic floor muscle strength, but also has a certain effect on postpartum sexual intercourse pain. Manual treatment of pelvic floor myofascial pain needs to be combined with other treatments. Radiofrequency therapy should be used to improve vaginal laxity and dryness. To provide reliable clinical basis for searching for the best non-surgical treatment method, we reviewed the intervention measures and indications in the non-surgical treatment of PSD and evaluated its therapeutic effects.

Key words: Sexual dysfunction, psychological, Femininity, Diagnosis, Therapy, Postpartum, Female sexual function index