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World J Psychiatry. Oct 19, 2026; 16(10): 121035
Published online Oct 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121035
Published online Oct 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121035
Table 2 Comparison of Female Sexual Function Index dimension scores in postpartum women with different pelvic floor muscle recovery grades (mean ± SD, point)
| Pelvic floor muscle strength recovery grade | Case (n) | Sexuality | Sexual arousal | Lubricating | Orgasm | Degree of satisfaction | Pain |
| Excellent-good group | 90 | 3.68 ± 0.72 | 4.65 ± 0.92 | 4.89 ± 0.98 | 4.32 ± 0.95 | 4.95 ± 0.92 | 4.68 ± 0.95 |
| Moderate group | 28 | 3.12 ± 0.85 | 4.01 ± 1.02 | 4.25 ± 1.05 | 3.85 ± 1.01 | 4.42 ± 1.03 | 4.15 ± 1.02 |
| Poor group | 12 | 2.45 ± 0.78 | 3.21 ± 0.95 | 3.32 ± 1.01 | 3.02 ± 0.98 | 3.68 ± 1.05 | 3.35 ± 0.98 |
| F value | 17.388 | 15.026 | 15.391 | 10.799 | 11.081 | 11.632 | |
| P value | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Zhao TF, Li YY, Liu HX, Liu L, He RZ, Tong CX. Analysis the mediating effect of pelvic floor muscle strength recovery on sexual function and depression in postpartum women. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(10): 121035
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i10/121035.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.121035