Conclusion
Our findings point on comparable obstetric outcomes in women with and
without dyspareunia, except for more preterm deliveries in the former
group. Women with dyspareunia scored worse on parameters of emotional
distress during childbirth and maternal adjustment following childbirth.
Women with dyspareunia are reluctant to disclose their history to
medical professionals, however they do not feel at ease with the
disconnect between dyspareunia treatment and perinatal concerns. In
light of the complexity of such experiences, future studies should
assess whether screening for dyspareunia and validating its broad impact
during prenatal care may improve emotional outcomes.