The effect of postnatal counseling on sexual function in women referred to health centers in Hamedan in 1392

Introduction and goal: Sexual problems are highly prevalent among women, which affects the different aspects of women's lives. Consultation in the early stages can solve many of their problems, and in case of detection of female sexual disorder to be treated by specialists. This study aimed to investigate the effect of counseling on sexual function has been done.

This semi-experimental case-control study, which focuses on women referred to health centers in Hamadan, was at a distance of at least 4 weeks after giving birth . Patients were divided randomly into two groups. The intervention group received four sessions. To gather the data, FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) was used. The questionnaire was in two stages provide clients. Score of sexual function were measured before and after the intervention. The results were analyzed by chi-square and Mann-Whitney.

The mean score of sexual function prior consultation in the intervention group 44.10 and After consultation was 17/54. And 28.53 in the control group and after consultations was 34.27. The test results show, The two groups did not exist before the intervention, after intervention in case there was a significant difference between the two groups.

The results can be acknowledged that the advice to postpartum women can improve their sexual performance is.