Examining Effective Strategies for Improving Sexual Satisfaction in Women during Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Review Study

Farzaneh  Rahimi; Mahshid  Moenimehr; Fariba  Slam

doi:10.18502/ssu.v32i10.17413

Farzaneh Rahimi Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mahshid Moenimehr Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Development Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
Fariba Slam Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ssu.v32i10.17413

Keywords: Sexual satisfaction, Women, Pregnancy, Postpartum

Abstract

Introduction: The period of pregnancy and postpartum is characterized by physical and psychological changes in women, which can significantly contribute to the onset or exacerbation of sexual disorders. Various nursing and midwifery interventions have been used as alternative therapeutic methods to improve sexual satisfaction in women during pregnancy and after childbirth, and this study aims to review and summarize these interventions.

Methods: A total of 40 studies (13 Persian articles and 27 Latin articles) have been examined. Nine distinct approaches have been utilized to enhance sexual satisfaction during pregnancy (17 studies) and following childbirth (23 studies). The influence of educational techniques for mothers across various areas (14 studies) during pregnancy, along with group and sexual counseling (10 studies) and group and sexual counseling (10 studies) and instruction on pelvic and leg exercises (9 studies) in the postpartum phase, appears to be more prevalent than other approaches in the research. is more frequent than other methods in the studies. Researchers have conducted an investigation. .

Results: Uncoordinated movement was noted in 75% of mice following prolonged acetaminophen use (p<0.01) while pretreatment with Stevia entirely counteracted the effects of acetaminophen. Acetaminophen was significantly (p<0.01) increased serum AST and ALT and Sativa extract dose dependently mitigated the effects of acetaminophen. Pretreatment with both doses of stevia leads to a decrease in symptoms of liver necrosis caused by chronic acetaminophen use.

Conclusion: The approach of educating mothers in different areas, including sexual counseling and pelvic and Kegel exercise, is effective during pregnancy and post-delivery by midwifery professionals in the centers due to simplicity, accessibility, and affordability. Offering services and clinics have been utilized to enhance sexual satisfaction and improve the quality of women's sexual experiences, helping them better adjust to their pregnancy and postpartum periods.