Question 1

What is Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum sexual dysfunction can include a loss of desire to have sex, a lowered sexual response, and experiencing pain with intercourse. Some pain and dysfunction after giving birth are perfectly normal, but some cases are worse than others. Particularly difficult childbirths that require stitches or surgery can also result in a longer physical recovery time and more anxiety around having sex. Many need time to recover physically from postpartum soreness or weakness before having sex. If you find that your postpartum sex life is impeded by pain or other physical issues, we can help.

Question 2

When should I be able to return to sexual intercourse following pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Everybody is different and so is every pregnancy, so there is not any hard-and-fast timeline to how long after giving birth you should be able to start having sex again. Usually, your doctor will clear you to begin having sex again about 6 weeks after childbirth. Sex earlier than this may not feel good, not only due to trauma caused to the birth canal during birth but also because the body may be depleted of estrogen during these stages.

Question 3

What may cause decreased sex drive after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of very normal factors that may decrease your desire to have sex in the immediate wake of childbirth. Insomnia, fatigue, or sleep deprivation is another common experience for new mothers that may make sex less likely or appealing. The new responsibilities of parenthood can also limit the time and energy that you’re able to spend on your sex life. It is also perfectly normal for the mother of a newborn who is clinging to her all day to have some aversion to being touched in other ways, particularly if she is breastfeeding the infant.

Question 4

Will I get my sexual dysfunction back after childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Overall it’s very important to know that even if you are struggling with sexual dysfunction following giving birth, there is help out there. Talking about intimacy issues, particularly after a pregnancy, can be frightening or embarrassing, but these problems are common and should be openly discussed. You know if something’s wrong – don’t be afraid to talk about it and seek help. Pregnancy and delivery can be taxing on a person’s body and it is important to rehabilitate the muscles and nerves postpartum to regain your sex life.

Question 5

Why should I see a pelvic pain specialist for postpartum sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum sexual dysfunction may be the result of an underlying pelvic health condition, so seeing a pelvic pain specialist who understands your symptoms will allow you to receive the proper treatment for your condition sooner. Since the cause of postpartum sexual dysfunction can be multifactorial, the most effective treatment option is a multimodal approach that targets many different contributing factors.

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