The Impact of Urinary Incontinence, Sexual Dysfunction, and Depressive Symptoms on Health-Related Quality of Life Over the 12-Month Postpartum Period

The first month postpartum represents a critical period for assessing HRQoL, when it is lowest. UI severity, sexual satisfaction, lubrication, and depressive symptoms were all shown to impact HRQoL significantly, indicating the need for proactive evaluations and tailored interventions by healthcare providers. Future research should identify interventions that effectively improve HRQoL during the postpartum period.