An observational study in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperal Disorders, sponsored by Al-Azhar University. Completed. Open to female participants. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2014-09-19.
Sponsored by Al-Azhar University · Observational
To evaluate levator ani muscle morphology following normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section (elective and emergent), using three-dimensional (3D) transperineal ultrasound, and to study the effect of mode of delivery on female sexual function.
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primiparae in early postpartum period (48 hours to72 hours). written consent was taken. easy communicable, reachable women for further requirements.
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Exclusion Criteria:
(40 women after normal vaginal delivery) submitted to transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound 48-72 hours postpartum.
Radiation: transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound
(40 women after urgent cesarean section) submitted to transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound 48-72 hours postpartum.
Radiation: transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound
(40 women after elective cesarean section) submitted to transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound 48-72 hours postpartum.
Radiation: transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound
Transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound applied for the submitted 120 women "primiparae" (40 women after normal vaginal delivery), (40 women after urgent cesarean section), (40 women after elective cesarean section), in early postpartum period (48 to 72) hours postpartum, to evaluate levator ani morphology.
Pelvic floor muscle strength as assessed by three/four dimensional translabial pelvic floor ultrasound
Time frame: early postpartum period (48 to 72) hours postpartum
Sexual function of pelvic floor as assessed by the validated female sexual function index
Time frame: at 3 months after delivery
Trauma or avulsion of levator ani muscle as assessed by three/four dimensional translabial pelvic floor ultrasound
Time frame: 6 months after delivery.
Sexual function as assessed by the validated female sexual function index
Time frame: 3 months after delivery
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