Introduction: Sexual function is undoubtedly an important dimension of adult life. Due to all the conflicting results with regard to sexual function after the normal vaginal delivery (NVD) or the Cesarean Section (CS)...Introduction: Sexual function is undoubtedly an important dimension of adult life. Due to all the conflicting results with regard to sexual function after the normal vaginal delivery (NVD) or the Cesarean Section (CS), in the present study, we aimed to compare the sexual function in women pre-pregnancy and postpartum and also after the NVD and CS. Materials and Methods: In this cohort study, two groups of healthy women, with antenatal normal pregnancies, who underwent NVD (n = 90) and CS (n = 113), were prospectively studied. The sexual function of the participants was assessed through a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire in two stages: once before pregnancy and then within 3 to 6 months after delivery, which lasted from June 2011 to September 2012. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Data were analyzed using chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test, and T Test. Results: Based on the data gathered from 206 women who completed the FSFI questionnaire in two stages, the mean (±SD) self-reported timing of the resumption of sexual activity was 8.9 ± 1.3. There was no significant statistical difference found between the two groups by timing of the resumption of sexual activity in NVD and CS groups. There was also no statistically significant difference found in the overall sexual function scores between the two groups (NVD vs. CS). The average score for female sexual function in desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction within 3 to 6 months after delivery was significantly lower than that of their pre-pregnancy period (p < 0.004). The mean coitus in postpartum period was 1.84 ± 1.20 per week. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, there was no significant relationship between the mode of delivery and changes in sexual function. Therefore, it can be claimed that CS is not preferred to NVD with regard to preserving normal sexual functioning.展开更多
Background: Maternal obesity is reported to be associated with increased incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertension. These cause failure of labour induction, leading to higher incidence of cesarean se...Background: Maternal obesity is reported to be associated with increased incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertension. These cause failure of labour induction, leading to higher incidence of cesarean section (CS). The aim of this study was to assess which reduces CS rate, labor induction at 39 weeks or leaving women for spontaneous labor onset till 41 weeks. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital in Egypt from 2016 to 2018. Study population consisted of 200 term primigravida pregnant obese women delivered in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital. They were divided into two groups: Group A: induction of labor at 39 + 0 weeks (n = 100) by vaginal administration of 25 μg misoprostol (PGE1) every 6 hours for 5 doses;Group B: waiting spontaneous labor onset till 41 + 0 weeks (n = 100), and if no spontaneous labor occurred at 41 weeks, induction was performed in the same way. Results: Induction (Group A) vs. waiting spontaneous labor (Group B) showed the followings, which were significant: CS: 22% vs 39%, p = 0.009;maternal birth injury: 4% vs 12%, p = 0.037;non-assisted vaginal deliveries: 93.6% vs 78.7%, p = 0.034;APGAR scores at 1 & 5 min: 7.6 ± 0.8 vs 7.3 ± 1.1 p = 0.038, 8.4 ± 1.0 vs 8.1 ± 1.3 p = 0.040, respectively;birth weight;3.3 ± 0.1 vs 3.5 ± 0.2 kg, p < 0.001. The following did not show significance between Group A vs Group B but Group A showed lower incidence;postpartum hemorrhage: 3% vs 5%, blood transfusion: 1% vs 3%. Conclusion: CS rate was significantly lower in women with induction of labor at 39 weeks than those waiting for spontaneous labor onset till 41 weeks in obese Egyptian pregnant women.展开更多
Background: Induction of labor is the stimulation of the uterus to initiate the labor process whether by administering oxytocin, prostaglandin or reputing the membrane [1]. It was realized that the number of induction...Background: Induction of labor is the stimulation of the uterus to initiate the labor process whether by administering oxytocin, prostaglandin or reputing the membrane [1]. It was realized that the number of induction of labor patients was thought to be increasing in comparison with the spontaneous labor patients. Therefore, the complications of induced labor were higher. A detailed analysis was needed to confirm that. Objective: The aim of the study is to analyze the outcomes between spontaneous versus induced labor. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted at our tertiary care university hospital, in the period from December 2015 to December 2016 when 311 women were divided into two groups: group 1, women who had spontaneous labor (n = 106) compared with group 2, women who were labor induced (n = 205). Complications of pregnancy, delivery type, tear, episiotomy, blood transfusion and instruments used were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The mean ± SD of baseline characteristics, like age, height, weight, BMI and hemoglobin level for all study samples was 28.59 ± 5.95 years, 1.58 ± 0.06 m, 71.77 ± 13.42 kg, 28.59 ± 5.89 kg/m2 and 11.08 ± 1.45 g/dl respectively. A statistically significant difference was noticed in the duration of labor between spontaneous and induced labor (95% CI: 9.194 - 152.130;p-value 0.004 and OR: 0.239). There was no significant difference in complications, delivery type (Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD) or other), blood transfusion, and instrument used between women who had spontaneous labor versus induced labor. However, significant differences in tear (95% CI: 4.354 - 0.996;p-value 0.035) and episiotomy (95% CI: 0.928 - 0.224;p-value 0.028) were found between the two groups. In conclusion, the induced labor was found to be associated with high incidence of duration of labor, tear and episiotomy. Patients should always be counseled when there it is an option between the two delivery types.展开更多
Background: Kind of delivery affect many aspects of individuals, families and health systems situations. The aim of this study was to identify the Role of non-medical factors on choice of delivery (CS/NVD) in hospital...Background: Kind of delivery affect many aspects of individuals, families and health systems situations. The aim of this study was to identify the Role of non-medical factors on choice of delivery (CS/NVD) in hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was performed to identify the factors involved in the choice of delivery (CS/NVD) among women attending hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Data was derived from the medical records of women who gave birth in the hospitals. Results: A significant statistical relationship was found between factors such as age of mother, level of education, occupational status, type of previous delivery, person supervising the pregnancy and dissatisfaction about delivery were more frequent in women who underwent CS than those who gave birth by NVD. Conclusion: The highly increasing rise in the rate of unnecessary CS during throughout the world, and its adverse effect on maternal and child health, the financial burden imposed on families and health systems, has highlighted the importance of studies to identify the non-medical factors that affect decision-making concerning type of delivery as well as to determine the appropriate medical indications of CS.展开更多
Background:Access to safe Cesarean section(C-section)in resource-constrained settings such as sub-Sahara Africa(SSA)region is a foremost approach to reduce maternal mortality.C-section is an obstetric operative proced...Background:Access to safe Cesarean section(C-section)in resource-constrained settings such as sub-Sahara Africa(SSA)region is a foremost approach to reduce maternal mortality.C-section is an obstetric operative procedure used appropriately to improve delivery outcomes.However,errors in the procedure have enormous potential harm that may outweigh the benefits.This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of C-section in several SSA countries.This study examined the prevalence and determinants associated with cesarean delivery in SSA countries.Methods:Secondary data of women of reproductive age(15-49 years)from the current Demographic and Health Survey(DHS)in 34 SSA countries was utilized in this study.The mode of delivery among women was the primary outcome variable.Percentage and descriptive statistics were used to conduct univariate analyses.Furthermore,multivariable multilevel logistic regression was used to investigate correlates of C-section among SSA women.Results:Results showed disparities in the percentage of C-section among women from 34 SSA countries.C-section at public healthcare settings ranged from 3%in Burkina Faso to 15.6%in Ghana.However,in private healthcare settings,C-section ranged from 0%in Sao Tome and Principe to 64.2%in Rwanda.Overall,C-section was 7.9%from public healthcare and 12.3%from private healthcare facilities respectively.In the adjusted regression model;women aged 35-49 had increase in the odds of C-section,while a unit increase in the number of children ever born had 17 and 20%significant reduction in the odds of C-section in public and private healthcare respectively.Assessing public healthcare settings;women from richer/richest households,male and large size children at birth had increase in the odds of C-section,while those from rich neighbourhood had reduction in the odds of C-section.In private healthcare settings,women with high decision making power and multiple births had increase in the odds of C-section,while those who attended ANC visits had significant reduction in the odds of C-section.Conclusion:The findings from this study would help formulate health policies and implement actions that would improve the outcome of C-section care.Monitoring of emergency obstetric care services is necessary to address issues connected to poor C-section outcomes in resource-constrained settings.Also training of medical personnel including midwives and nurses in emergency obstetric care,ensuring accessibility to life-saving drugs and supplies should be encouraged in health care system.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Sexual function is undoubtedly an important dimension of adult life. Due to all the conflicting results with regard to sexual function after the normal vaginal delivery (NVD) or the Cesarean Section (CS), in the present study, we aimed to compare the sexual function in women pre-pregnancy and postpartum and also after the NVD and CS. Materials and Methods: In this cohort study, two groups of healthy women, with antenatal normal pregnancies, who underwent NVD (n = 90) and CS (n = 113), were prospectively studied. The sexual function of the participants was assessed through a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire in two stages: once before pregnancy and then within 3 to 6 months after delivery, which lasted from June 2011 to September 2012. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Data were analyzed using chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test, and T Test. Results: Based on the data gathered from 206 women who completed the FSFI questionnaire in two stages, the mean (±SD) self-reported timing of the resumption of sexual activity was 8.9 ± 1.3. There was no significant statistical difference found between the two groups by timing of the resumption of sexual activity in NVD and CS groups. There was also no statistically significant difference found in the overall sexual function scores between the two groups (NVD vs. CS). The average score for female sexual function in desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction within 3 to 6 months after delivery was significantly lower than that of their pre-pregnancy period (p < 0.004). The mean coitus in postpartum period was 1.84 ± 1.20 per week. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, there was no significant relationship between the mode of delivery and changes in sexual function. Therefore, it can be claimed that CS is not preferred to NVD with regard to preserving normal sexual functioning.
文摘Background: Maternal obesity is reported to be associated with increased incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertension. These cause failure of labour induction, leading to higher incidence of cesarean section (CS). The aim of this study was to assess which reduces CS rate, labor induction at 39 weeks or leaving women for spontaneous labor onset till 41 weeks. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital in Egypt from 2016 to 2018. Study population consisted of 200 term primigravida pregnant obese women delivered in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital. They were divided into two groups: Group A: induction of labor at 39 + 0 weeks (n = 100) by vaginal administration of 25 μg misoprostol (PGE1) every 6 hours for 5 doses;Group B: waiting spontaneous labor onset till 41 + 0 weeks (n = 100), and if no spontaneous labor occurred at 41 weeks, induction was performed in the same way. Results: Induction (Group A) vs. waiting spontaneous labor (Group B) showed the followings, which were significant: CS: 22% vs 39%, p = 0.009;maternal birth injury: 4% vs 12%, p = 0.037;non-assisted vaginal deliveries: 93.6% vs 78.7%, p = 0.034;APGAR scores at 1 & 5 min: 7.6 ± 0.8 vs 7.3 ± 1.1 p = 0.038, 8.4 ± 1.0 vs 8.1 ± 1.3 p = 0.040, respectively;birth weight;3.3 ± 0.1 vs 3.5 ± 0.2 kg, p < 0.001. The following did not show significance between Group A vs Group B but Group A showed lower incidence;postpartum hemorrhage: 3% vs 5%, blood transfusion: 1% vs 3%. Conclusion: CS rate was significantly lower in women with induction of labor at 39 weeks than those waiting for spontaneous labor onset till 41 weeks in obese Egyptian pregnant women.
文摘Background: Induction of labor is the stimulation of the uterus to initiate the labor process whether by administering oxytocin, prostaglandin or reputing the membrane [1]. It was realized that the number of induction of labor patients was thought to be increasing in comparison with the spontaneous labor patients. Therefore, the complications of induced labor were higher. A detailed analysis was needed to confirm that. Objective: The aim of the study is to analyze the outcomes between spontaneous versus induced labor. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted at our tertiary care university hospital, in the period from December 2015 to December 2016 when 311 women were divided into two groups: group 1, women who had spontaneous labor (n = 106) compared with group 2, women who were labor induced (n = 205). Complications of pregnancy, delivery type, tear, episiotomy, blood transfusion and instruments used were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The mean ± SD of baseline characteristics, like age, height, weight, BMI and hemoglobin level for all study samples was 28.59 ± 5.95 years, 1.58 ± 0.06 m, 71.77 ± 13.42 kg, 28.59 ± 5.89 kg/m2 and 11.08 ± 1.45 g/dl respectively. A statistically significant difference was noticed in the duration of labor between spontaneous and induced labor (95% CI: 9.194 - 152.130;p-value 0.004 and OR: 0.239). There was no significant difference in complications, delivery type (Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD) or other), blood transfusion, and instrument used between women who had spontaneous labor versus induced labor. However, significant differences in tear (95% CI: 4.354 - 0.996;p-value 0.035) and episiotomy (95% CI: 0.928 - 0.224;p-value 0.028) were found between the two groups. In conclusion, the induced labor was found to be associated with high incidence of duration of labor, tear and episiotomy. Patients should always be counseled when there it is an option between the two delivery types.
文摘Background: Kind of delivery affect many aspects of individuals, families and health systems situations. The aim of this study was to identify the Role of non-medical factors on choice of delivery (CS/NVD) in hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was performed to identify the factors involved in the choice of delivery (CS/NVD) among women attending hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Data was derived from the medical records of women who gave birth in the hospitals. Results: A significant statistical relationship was found between factors such as age of mother, level of education, occupational status, type of previous delivery, person supervising the pregnancy and dissatisfaction about delivery were more frequent in women who underwent CS than those who gave birth by NVD. Conclusion: The highly increasing rise in the rate of unnecessary CS during throughout the world, and its adverse effect on maternal and child health, the financial burden imposed on families and health systems, has highlighted the importance of studies to identify the non-medical factors that affect decision-making concerning type of delivery as well as to determine the appropriate medical indications of CS.
文摘Background:Access to safe Cesarean section(C-section)in resource-constrained settings such as sub-Sahara Africa(SSA)region is a foremost approach to reduce maternal mortality.C-section is an obstetric operative procedure used appropriately to improve delivery outcomes.However,errors in the procedure have enormous potential harm that may outweigh the benefits.This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of C-section in several SSA countries.This study examined the prevalence and determinants associated with cesarean delivery in SSA countries.Methods:Secondary data of women of reproductive age(15-49 years)from the current Demographic and Health Survey(DHS)in 34 SSA countries was utilized in this study.The mode of delivery among women was the primary outcome variable.Percentage and descriptive statistics were used to conduct univariate analyses.Furthermore,multivariable multilevel logistic regression was used to investigate correlates of C-section among SSA women.Results:Results showed disparities in the percentage of C-section among women from 34 SSA countries.C-section at public healthcare settings ranged from 3%in Burkina Faso to 15.6%in Ghana.However,in private healthcare settings,C-section ranged from 0%in Sao Tome and Principe to 64.2%in Rwanda.Overall,C-section was 7.9%from public healthcare and 12.3%from private healthcare facilities respectively.In the adjusted regression model;women aged 35-49 had increase in the odds of C-section,while a unit increase in the number of children ever born had 17 and 20%significant reduction in the odds of C-section in public and private healthcare respectively.Assessing public healthcare settings;women from richer/richest households,male and large size children at birth had increase in the odds of C-section,while those from rich neighbourhood had reduction in the odds of C-section.In private healthcare settings,women with high decision making power and multiple births had increase in the odds of C-section,while those who attended ANC visits had significant reduction in the odds of C-section.Conclusion:The findings from this study would help formulate health policies and implement actions that would improve the outcome of C-section care.Monitoring of emergency obstetric care services is necessary to address issues connected to poor C-section outcomes in resource-constrained settings.Also training of medical personnel including midwives and nurses in emergency obstetric care,ensuring accessibility to life-saving drugs and supplies should be encouraged in health care system.