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Long-term Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury in Finland

Finland600 participantsStarted 2026-08-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to understand long-term pelvic floor symptoms and sexual dysfunction after childbirth-related anal sphincter injury in women who gave birth at Tampere University Hospital between 2009 and 2021. The main questions it aims to answer are: How common are long-term pelvic floor symptoms and sexual dysfunction after sphincter injury? What factors are associated with an increased risk of long-term symptoms? Additionally, the study explores whether sphincter injury affects desired family size and satisfaction with the mode of delivery in a subsequent pregnancy. Participants will: * Receive an information letter, consent form, and questionnaires by mail. They can respond via mail or complete them electronically via a secure online service * Complete questionnaires on pelvic floor symptoms (PFDI-20), sexual function (PISQ-12), and preferences regarding childbirth and family size * Allow researchers to use their medical record data related to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period, and newborn outcomes for research purposes

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Obstetric anal sphincter injury in Tampere University Hospital during 2009-2021 Exclusion Criteria: \-

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Pelvic floor symptoms

Timeframe: 5-26 years after the delivery complicated by OASI

Sexual dysfunction

Timeframe: 5-26 years after the delivery complicated by OASI

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07646340

SponsorTampere University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-07-31

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