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This study tests a new hormone-free gel for women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause, which causes vaginal dryness, pain, and other symptoms. About 80 postmenopausal women will use the gel for 8 weeks and report how their symptoms and quality of life change. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether adding pelvic floor physical therapy before standard radiation treatment can help women with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer. About 20 women will receive education on using a vaginal dilator and complete questionnaires about pain and…

This study tests whether light therapy (photobiomodulation) and/or specialized physiotherapy can reduce pain in women with provoked vestibulodynia, a common cause of pain during sex or tampon use. About 240 Canadian women will receive one of four treatments over 14 weeks, and res…

This study tests a non-invasive device that uses radiofrequency and ultrasound to treat pain during sex caused by scarring from childbirth. About 34 women who had a vaginal delivery with a tear or episiotomy and now have moderate to severe pain will receive the treatment. Researc…

This study tests whether a treatment called radiofrequency therapy, combined with a special massage, can reduce pain during sex for women who developed this pain after giving birth. About 110 women who are 4 to 9 months postpartum and have new pain during sex will receive either …