Clinical Trial: Outcomes of Delivery in Patients With Dyspareunia

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Outcomes of Delivery in Patients With Dyspareunia- A Prospective Study

Brief Summary: The focus of this pilot study is to determine if a woman who experiences pain during sexual intercourse has a higher risk of complications during labor and delivery secondary to pelvic floor dysfunction, anxiety and intolerance towards pelvic examinations. Furthermore, it is unclear whether women with prepartum dyspareunia experience an improvement following vaginal delivery. While physicians may expect that vaginal birth improves dyspareunia due to the stretching effect on pelvic floor, to date, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. The Investigators plan to prospectively study 200 patients at our Institution, collect information regarding birth and follow them, via questionnaires, regarding their dyspareunia postpartum.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization

Current Primary Outcome: Obstetrical outcome of women with a history of dyspareunia [ Time Frame: 3 months -1 year ]

The Investigators will record the mode of delivery (vaginal, instrumental or cesarean section), length of the second stage of labor, use of anesthetics, perineal tears and\or episiotomies, and newborn's birth weight. The evaluation will be done prospectively, comparing data with matched controls without a history of dyspareunia.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Rate of alleviation of dyspareunia following vaginal delivery as assessed through patient questionnaires. [ Time Frame: 2 years ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Hadassah Medical Organization

Dates:
Date Received: December 12, 2012
Date Started: January 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 10, 2016
Last Verified: October 2016