Previous studies of sexual function after childbirth report significant increase perineal pain, dyspareunia, and sexual problems associated with assisted vaginal delivery. Some studies show no difference in sexual function between women with cesarean delivery and spontaneous vaginal delivery. However, most studies had limitations in the method of measuring female sexual function. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was developed to evaluate female sexual function. The FSFI is a 19-item questionnaire and is used as a brief, multidimensional self-report instrument for assessing the key dimensions of sexual function in women. The questionnaire was designed and validated for assessment of female sexual function and quality of life in most clinical trials or epidemiological studies.
The objective of the present study was to evaluate sexual behavior in the postpartum period. Postpartum sexuality such as resumption of sexual intercourse, sexual function score by using FSFI questionnaire and factors associated with sexual intercourse were investigated.