Will elective c-section prevent sexual dissatisfaction during intercourse or uterine prolapse?
Some arguing in favor of elective c-section also claim this will keep the uterus and other inner organs from sagging into the vagina (prolapse) and avoid the possibility an unsatisfactory sex life caused by loose muscles around the vagina. However, no study of cesarean versus vaginal birth appears to have looked at these issues. Moreover, if such a study were done, it would have to avoid the weaknesses listed above before it could be considered valid. As for sexual dissatisfaction, the greater likelihood of ill health and longer recovery that follows surgical delivery (vs. vaginal birth), the tender abdominal wound, and the possibility of developing internal scar tissue (adhesions) and ongoing pelvic pain all have the potential to interfere with sexual relations.
