Antenatal perineal massage benefits in reducing perineal trauma and postpartum morbidities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-020-04302-8
Abstract: Introduction and hypothesis Most vaginal births are associated with trauma to the perineum. The morbidity associated with perineal trauma can be significant, especially when it leads to third- and fourth-degree perineal tears. We hypothesized that… read more here.
Keywords: antenatal perineal; perineal massage; perineal trauma;
Response to Letter to ‘Effectiveness of antenatal perineal massage in reducing perineal trauma and postpartum morbidities: A randomized controlled trial’
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DOI: 10.1111/jog.13780
Abstract: We would like to thank Levina and Rottenstreicha for their interests in our study: Effectiveness of Antenatal Perineal Massage in Reducing Perineal Trauma and Postpartum Morbidities: A Randomized Controlled Trial and wish to respond to… read more here.
Keywords: study; perineal trauma; review; antenatal perineal ... See more keywords
Effect of Prenatal Perineal Massage on Postpartum Perineal Injury and Postpartum Complications: A Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3315638
Abstract: Background The efficacy of perineal massage is controversial. The study was aimed at comparing the effects of perineal massage on perineal injury and complications. Methods PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and ISI Web of Science… read more here.
Keywords: postpartum; perineal injury; perineal; prenatal perineal ... See more keywords
Impact and safety of perineal massage in late pregnancy on delivery outcomes among primiparous women: a propensity score matching analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-08452-9
Abstract: Primiparas face a higher risk of perineal injury, which may adversely affect maternal and infant health. Perineal massage has been proposed as an intervention to improve birth outcomes, but evidence of its effectiveness remains inconsistent,… read more here.
Keywords: massage; perineal massage; labor; propensity score ... See more keywords
Oncological perineal massage in vaginal stenosis and dyspareunia in women with gynecological cancer: a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1680126
Abstract: Background Dyspareunia and vaginal stenosis are common complications in gynecological cancer survivors. Despite the widespread use of passive vaginal dilator therapy, physiotherapy interventions like oncological perineal massage (MPO®) have not been thoroughly evaluated. Objective Tis… read more here.
Keywords: gynecological cancer; stenosis; perineal massage; vaginal stenosis ... See more keywords