Complications 8 weeks after an obstetric second-degree perineal laceration in relation to body mass index

ConclusionsPrimiparous overweight and obese women report less AI and more UI than normal-weight women 8 weeks after a second-degree perineal laceration. No differences were found regarding complications. These findings are new and merit further study to find potential preventive factors and interventions after a second-degree perineal laceration.
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research