A influência da via de parto na dispareunia: revisão integrativa de literatura.

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Abstract: The gravidic puerperal cycle is the phase during which a woman undergoes numerous physical, biopsychosocial changes, and the postpartum period can lead to alterations that may affect women, such as sexual dysfunction. Sexual issues vary, including dyspareunia, which is pain experienced during sexual intercourse. Goals: To investigate the association between dyspareunia and the mode of delivery. Methodology: This is an integrative review. The search was conducted on the Virtual Health Library (BVS), the United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), and the Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS), using the descriptors: Women; Sexual Dysfunction; Dyspareunia; and Postpartum. Results Initially, 65 articles were identified. The title, descriptors, and abstract were reviewed for selection. At this stage, 10 articles remained for further reading Conclusion: Vaginal delivery is a risk factor for dyspareunia; however, articles present heterogeneous groups when compared, making it challenging to understand the relationship between the mode of delivery and the presence of dyspareunia. Other variables should be considered to ensure that the research encompasses a diverse group and facilitates this relationship. Additionally, the lack of a validated instrument to specifically assess dyspareunia complicates the analysis and understanding of the subject