Ukrainian Journal of Perinatology and Pediatrics. 2020. 3(83): 22-25; doi 10.15574/PP.2020.83.22
Davydova Yu. V., Ogorodnyk A. O., Lymanska A. Iu.
SI «Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology name after academic O.M. Lukyanova NAMS of Ukraine», Kyiv

For citation: Davydova YuV, Ogorodnyk AO, Lymanska AIu. (2020). Improving the quality of life of women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period: reduce the incidence of hemorrhoids and its complications. Ukrainian Journal of Perinatology and Pediatrics. 3(83): 22–25. doi 10.15574/PP.2020.83.22
Article received: Jun 18, 2020. Accepted for publication: Sep 10, 2020.

There are insufficient data in the literature on the actual frequency and prevalence of hemorrhoids among the general population. The incidence of hemorrhoids during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, according to various authors, varies considerably: from a third of women to 86%. The frequency of thrombosis of external hemorrhoids and cracks of the anus in the postpartum period is 25–33%.
The aim is to analyze data on the frequency of hemorrhoids during pregnancy and within postpartum period, as well as data on the impact of perianal disorders on the quality of life of women; substantiate recommendations for improving the quality of life of such women.
Materials and methods. The analysis of databases from medical research PubMed, MedScape, NCBI by keywords: hemorrhoids, pregnancy, postpartum period, causes, diagnosis, treatment, quality of life. 2000 publications were found, of which, according to relevant information, 4 were selected for analysis. The selection criteria were: cohort of subjects (at least 200 people), prospectiveness of observation (pregnancy and postpartum period), availability of data on medical examination. The information-analytical method and content-analysis are used.
Results and conclusions. Hemorrhoids are a frequent complication during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Perianal disease reduces the quality of life of women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period and requires improved care recommendations. Reparon Herbal, which contains herbal substances and sucralfate, according to the instructions, can be used during pregnancy and in the postpartum period to reduce the clinical manifestations of hemorrhoids, which will improve the quality of life of such women.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Key words: hemorrhoids, pregnancy, postpartum period, causes, diagnosis, treatment, quality of life.

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