The study, published in the journal Birth, has however found that in the long term there is no difference in the sexual health between the two groups. The researchers said they hoped the study would dispel myths about caesarean births and help give women the best information before they make a decision.
Since consideration of post-natal sexual health may be a factor in driving the current high caesarean section rates, this important message needs to be clearly delivered to both prospective mothers and their healthcare professionals, according to the researchers.
Edited IANS