Prevalence and Characteristics of Postpartum Vulvovaginal Atrophy and Lack of Association With Postpartum Dyspareunia.

Objective: Breastfeeding-related hypoestrogenic state has been reported as a possible risk factor for postpartum dyspareunia. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of postpartum vulvovaginal atrophy according to 3 different diagnostic methods and to estimate its association with postpartum dyspareunia and daily vulvovaginal symptoms.

Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of puerperal women attending a routine postpartum checkup.