Niche-related outcomes after caesarean section and quality of life: a focus group study and review of literature

Background A niche in the uterus, present in 60% of women after caesarean section (CS), is associated with several gynaecological symptoms and possibly with subfertility. Studies that focus on quality of life (QoL) in relation to a niche are lacking. Purpose To identify niche-related outcomes that influence QoL and to compare patient-reported outcomes with outcomes studied in the literature. Methods Two focus group discussions (FGDs, N = 8 and...