Table 3.
Frequency distribution of fertility characteristics in the two groups of women with and without a history of female genital cosmetic procedures
| Variable | Non-genital cosmetic procedure group N (%) | Genital cosmetic procedure group N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravida | <0.001* | ||
| 0 | 39 (18.6) | 5 (4.8) | |
| 1 | 44 (21.0) | 23 (21.9) | |
| 2 | 74 (35.2) | 27 (25.7) | |
| 3 | 30 (14.3) | 28 (26.7) | |
| ≥4 | 23 (11.0) | 22 (22.0) | |
| Abortions and Stillbirths | 0.720* | ||
| 0 | 148 (70.5) | 68 (64.8) | |
| 1 | 37 (17.6) | 22 (21.0) | |
| 2 | 21 (10.0) | 12 (11.4) | |
| ≥3 | 4 (1.9) | 3 (2.9) | |
| Number of births | <0.001* | ||
| 0 | 50 (23.8) | 5 (4.8) | |
| 1 | 53 (25.2) | 29 (27.6) | |
| 2 | 89 (42.2) | 40 (38.1) | |
| 3 | 14 (6.7) | 21 (20.0) | |
| ≥4 | 4 (1.9) | 10 (9.5) | |
| Type of delivery | <0.001* | ||
| C/Sa | 90 (42.9) | 22 (21) | |
| NVDb | 57 (27.1) | 68 (64.8) | |
| Both | 13 (6.2) | 10 (9.5) | |
| None | 50 (23.8) | 5 (4.8) | |
| Episiotomy | <0.001* | ||
| Yes | 57 (27.1) | 71 (67.6) | |
| No | 153 (72.9) | 34 (32.4) | |
| Newborn Weight ≥3.5 kg | 0.002* | ||
| Yes | 55 (26.2) | 46 (43.8) | |
| No | 155 (73.8) | 59 (56.2) | |
*
Chi-square;
a
Caesarean section;
b
Normal vaginal delivery