Analysis the mediating effect of pelvic floor muscle strength recovery on sexual function and depression in postpartum women

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World J Psychiatry. Oct 19, 2026; 16(10): 121035
Published online Oct 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121035

Table 5 Correlation analysis of total Female Sexual Function Index and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale scores and pelvic floor muscle strength recovery in postpartum women

Correlation/indicators	Case (n)	mean ± SD	Pearson (r)	t	P value
FSFI total score and EPDS total score	130	FSFI: 24.35 ± 5.12; EPDS: 8.76 ± 3.25	-0.603	8.546	< 0.001
FSFI total score and pelvic floor muscle strength recovery degree	130	Pelvic floor muscle strength rating: 2.60 ± 0.58 (excellent = 3, moderate = 2, poor = 1)	0.687	10.702	< 0.001
The correlation between EPDS total score and pelvic floor muscle strength recovery	130	Pelvic floor muscle strength rating: 2.60 ± 0.58 (excellent = 3, moderate = 2, poor = 1)	-0.570	7.856	< 0.001

FSFI: Female Sexual Function Index; EPDS: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.

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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
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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 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.121035]

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