PROVOKED VESTIBULODYNIA

This study tests whether dry needling—inserting fine needles into muscles—can reduce pain during intercourse for women with provoked vestibulodynia, a common cause of sharp vaginal pain. 170 women will receive either real or sham dry needling over 8 weekly sessions. The goal is t…

This study tests whether physiotherapy and a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain in women with provoked vestibulodynia, a condition that causes pain during intercourse or tampon use. About 240 Canadian women will receive one of four treatments: light therap…

This study tests whether Botox injections into the pelvic floor muscles can reduce pain in women with provoked vestibulodynia, a condition causing pain during intercourse. Fifty-four premenopausal women with overactive pelvic floor muscles will receive either Botox or a placebo. …

This study tests a cream called ketotifen fumarate for women who experience sharp or burning pain during vaginal penetration, a condition known as secondary vestibulodynia. About 54 women will apply the cream or a placebo to the painful area twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers …

This study is testing whether a 3-month online pelvic health program can reduce pain and improve sexual wellbeing in adult women with provoked vestibulodynia, a condition causing chronic genital pain. The program includes pain education, relaxation exercises, and pelvic floor exe…