Psychologic dyspareunia

This study tested a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment for women with vaginal and urinary symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and incontinence. One hundred women received three laser sessions about six weeks apart. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved…

This study tested whether a treatment called radiofrequency, combined with a special massage, can reduce pain during sex that starts after having a baby. 80 women who had pain 4 to 12 months after giving birth took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower pain and i…

This study tested whether combining two manual therapy techniques—fascial manipulation and perineal massage—can improve quality of life for women with dyspareunia (pain during vaginal penetration). Fifty Portuguese women with pelvic floor muscle spasms were split into two groups:…

This completed study compared an 8-week online yoga program to a conventional exercise routine in 52 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if yoga could better reduce pain and improve quality of life. Participants practiced meditation, breathing, and gentle poses, while t…

This small pilot study tested whether injecting a gel-like substance (hyaluronic acid) into the vaginal area could help menopausal women with pain during sex and vaginal dryness. Twenty women received the injections and were followed for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if the v…

This study tested a Portuguese version of the DIVA questionnaire to see if it reliably measures how vaginal aging symptoms (like dryness, itching, or pain) affect daily activities, sex life, emotions, and body image. 300 women with at least one symptom of vulvovaginal atrophy too…

This study looked at 56 women with endometriosis to see if severe pain during sex is linked to a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Researchers used pain-pressure tests and daily surveys over 6 weeks to measure pain …

This study looked at 65 women with deep infiltrating endometriosis to see if the number of nerve fibers in their lesions is linked to how much pain they feel. Researchers measured nerve density in surgically removed tissue and compared it to pain scores reported by patients. The …