Sexual IntercourseRS-PPNCT07440082
Resumption of Sexual Intercourse in the Postpartum Period: Women's Experiences
An observational study of Sexual Intercourse, run by Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Sexual health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a state of overall well-being related to sexuality. In the postpartum period, sexual health is often affected by hormonal, physical, and psychological changes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexual Intercourse
- What is being tested?
- data collection
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 22 Nov 2025to 22 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: women aged 18 and over, with a partner who gave birth more than 3 months and less than 6 months ago, regardless of the mode of delivery, whether or not they have resumed sexual intercourse since giving birth
Who may be able to join
- Women who gave birth between 3 and 6 months prior to participating in the study
- Whether or not they have resumed sexual intercourse.
- With a partner.
- Aged 18 years or older
- Agreeing to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Women who were pregnant at the time of the study
- Who had experienced perinatal bereavement
- Who were protected by law (guardianship, curatorship, judicial protection)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Sexual health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a state of overall well-being related to sexuality. In the postpartum period, sexual health is often affected by hormonal, physical, and psychological changes. Up to 83% of women report sexual difficulties within the first three months after childbirth, and these issues may persist for up to a year. Dyspareunia is one of the most common symptoms, affecting approximately 35% of postpartum women. Other difficulties include vaginal dryness, fatigue, decreased libido, and fear of pain. Breastfeeding and perineal trauma are known to influence the resumption of sexual activity.
Health professionals may lack training or confidence in addressing sexual health, often leaving women to cope with their difficulties alone, even though they express a need for information and support. In this context, it is essential to better understand the difficulties women face when resuming sexual activity after childbirth, in order to improve the detection and management of sexual health disorders.
Read the detailed description
Objectives Primary: To describe the resumption of sexual activity within the first 3 months postpartum, including any potential difficulties encountered.
- Conditions
- Sexual Intercourse
- Being tested
- data collection
- Keywords
- sexual intercourse, postpartum, women
- Medical subject headings
- Coitus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
data collectionOther
data collection
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Questionnaire on the resumption of sexual intercourse in the postpartum period
Proportion of participants who resumed sexual intercourse within the 3 months following childbirth
Measured: Day0
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start22 Nov 2025
- Primary completion22 Jan 2026
- Study completion22 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sexual IntercourseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440082
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025_RIPH_11_SF_N Painvin
- Acronym
- RS-PP
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Resumption of Sexual Intercourse in the Postpartum Period: Women's Experiences
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440082
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RS-PP / 2025_RIPH_11_SF_N Painvin
- Conditions
- Sexual Intercourse
- Keywords
- sexual intercourse, postpartum, women
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Université de Reims Champagne-ArdenneUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Sexual health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a state of overall well-being related to sexuality. In the postpartum period, sexual health is often affected by hormonal, physical, and psychological changes. Up to 83% of women report sexual difficulties within the first three months after childbirth, and these issues may persist for up to a year. Dyspareunia is one of the most common symptoms, affecting approximately 35% of postpartum women. Other difficulties include vaginal dryness, fatigue, decreased libido, and fear of pain. Breastfeeding and perineal trauma are known to influence the resumption of sexual activity.
Health professionals may lack training or confidence in addressing sexual health, often leaving women to cope with their difficulties alone, even though they express a need for information and support. In this context, it is essential to better understand the difficulties women face when resuming sexual activity after childbirth, in order to improve the detection and management of sexual health disorders.
Detailed description
Objectives Primary: To describe the resumption of sexual activity within the first 3 months postpartum, including any potential difficulties encountered.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- women aged 18 and over, with a partner who gave birth more than 3 months and less than 6 months ago, regardless of the mode of delivery, whether or not they have resumed sexual intercourse since giving birth
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Women who gave birth between 3 and 6 months prior to participating in the study
- Whether or not they have resumed sexual intercourse.
- With a partner.
- Aged 18 years or older
- Agreeing to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Women who were pregnant at the time of the study
- Who had experienced perinatal bereavement
- Who were protected by law (guardianship, curatorship, judicial protection)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| data collectiondata collection | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Questionnaire on the resumption of sexual intercourse in the postpartum period
Time frame: Day0
Proportion of participants who resumed sexual intercourse within the 3 months following childbirth
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sexual Intercourse, run by Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Questionnaire on the resumption of sexual intercourse in the postpartum period (time frame: Day0). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Feb 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.