The effect of postpartum perineal trauma on the frequencies perineal pain, urinary incontinence and dyspareunia

Aim: To evaluate the effect of postpartum perineal trauma to the frequencies of perineal pain, of urinary incontinence, and of dyspareunia.Material-Methods: This cross sectional study was done between April 1 and July 31 2005 in Eskisehir. Study group was occurred from 1500 women. The women’s first deliveries are vaginal, only one fetus, vertex presentation, term, and normal childbirth weight. Prepared in accordance with the literature a questionnaire was applied with face to face method.Results: Urinary incontinence, perineal pain, and dyspareunia frequencies were higher in women with perineal trauma than women without perineal trauma in their first childbirth (for each one p<0.05). Conclusion: This study has shown that the effect of postpartum perineal trauma urinary incontinence, perineal pain and dyspareunia frequencies increases.