Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	119636
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Psychological distress and pelvic floor dysfunction in postpartum women: Associations with anxiety, perceived stress, and sexual health
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Cong-Ying Zhao, Xian-Chai Peng, Zhen-Hong Liu, Jing Yin and Li Zhao
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number 2023 Hebei Province Medical Research Project Plan No. 20230070
Corresponding Author	Cong-Ying Zhao, MD, Department of Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 215 Heping West Road, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang 050005, Hebei Province, China. congyingzcy@163.com
Key Words	Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction; Anxiety; Stress perception; Sexual functions; Cross-sectional study
Core Tip	Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction mainly presents with a mixture of physiological changes and severe psychological problems; anxious reactions arising from mothers’ overly intense self-assessment have also appeared. The burden of pelvic floor symptoms is positively correlated with the degree of psychological problems; therefore, patients presenting with more severe pelvic floor symptoms will have higher levels of anxiety or depression. Poor quality of sleep and a lack thereof also contribute to this problem; thus, they are essential moderators. The above data show that integrating regular psychological screening content in the postpartum period of pelvic-facility-follow-up programme for women will not only help them recover health comprehensively but also improve their overall quality of life.
Citation	Zhao CY, Peng XC, Liu ZH, Yin J, Zhao L. Psychological distress and pelvic floor dysfunction in postpartum women: Associations with anxiety, perceived stress, and sexual health. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-27 11:14
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-27 11:14
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-15 07:25
Return for Revision	2026-04-15 07:25
Revised	2026-04-27 14:55
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-22 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-22 03:04
Articles in Press	2026-05-22 03:04
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