Comparison of labor course and women's sexuality in planned and unplanned pregnancy.

OBJECTIVE: This study compares several parameters of sexual life and course of labor in women with planned and unplanned pregnancy. METHODS: 339 primiparas participated in our study; they filled in a questionnaire concerning their sexual life during pregnancy on the second or third day after the delivery. One question also stressed planning of pregnancy. 246 women (i.e., 72.6%) indicated planned pregnancy, 93 pregnancies (i.e., 27.4%) were not planned. RESULTS: Significant decrease of coital activity and number of orgasms and increase of sexual dysfunctions were observed in the whole study group during pregnancy. Significant differences between women with planned and unplanned pregnancy were observed only in frequency of vaginal dryness and pelvic pain. CONCLUSIONS: According to the results of this study, unplanned pregnancy has no adverse effect on parameters of the labor. The equal rate of partner's presence at delivery shows a high involvement of the partners of unmarried women.

Classification and management of extensive obstetric perineal injuries in the Czech and Slovak Republics.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the classification, repair, and follow up of extensive obstetric perineal injuries in the Czech and Slovak Republics. METHODS: A survey conducted in 2009 using questionnaires distributed to obstetric departments regarding classification and management of obstetric perineal injuries. RESULTS: Although 15 centers in the Czech Republic and 2 in the Slovak Republic indicated use of a 4-degree classification system, none of these centers reported using the classification accepted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Use of a 3-degree classification system in accordance with definitions in Czech textbooks was reported by 14 Czech and 3 Slovak maternity hospitals. There was significant heterogeneity in clinical practice regarding techniques to repair extensive obstetric perineal injuries, antibiotic prophylaxis, early postpartum care, and follow up. CONCLUSIONS: There is great inconsistency in the classification and management of extensive obstetric perineal injuries. Uniform recommendations should be created and accepted, not only in the Czech and Slovak Republics, but worldwide.