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Low sexual desire in postpartum women: associations with psychosocial factors and sexual function.

PubMed / Sex Med · 2026-10-05 · By Costa LFM, de Santana HCB, de Sousa Machado Júnior A, et al. · Sexual medicine

A study published in Sexual Medicine examined factors associated with diminished sexual desire among postpartum women, focusing on psychosocial contributors and overall sexual function. The findings highlight connections between postpartum psychological well-being and sexual health outcomes, which may be relevant to pelvic health physical therapists who address sexual dysfunction in this population. Understanding these associations can inform more comprehensive, patient-centered rehabilitation approaches for postpartum care.

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