Evaluation and Comparison of Women Pelvic Floor With and Without Sexual Dysfunction (Vaginismus)
Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions, Muscular Hypertonicity
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Vaginismus focused on measuring Vaginismus, Muscle Tone, Sexual dysfunctions
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- Sexual orientation - heterosexual
- Be in a stable relationship for at least six months
- Present vaginismus
- Did not initiated and/or performed previous vaginismus treatment
- Elementary school level
- Be available for weekly attendance at ambulatory
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe psychiatric illness (psychosis) or physical incapacity (previous or current)
- Vaginismus, whose characteristics suggest the need for surgical treatment
- Cognitive downgrade
- Absence of a stable relationship
- Partner with sexual dysfunction that prevents penetration
- Presence of genital prolapse
Sites / Locations
- Santa Casa of Sao Paulo Medical School
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Group A - women diagnosed with vaginismus
Group B - women without a diagnosis of vaginismus
All patients will be submitted to anamnesis, physical examination, examination of the pelvic floor. The algometry will be performed with patient will be lying in a supine position (belly up), with the pelvis in a neutral position, back at 45º and feet supported in stirrups, for the verification the perineal pain threshold. The available treatment tools are educational, behavioral and rehabilitating. The physiotherapeutic treatment will consist of the following features: Kinesiotherapy Manual therapy Electrotherapy (electric electrostimulation, ultrasound) Behavioral therapy
All patients will be submitted to anamnesis, physical examination, examination of the pelvic floor. The algometry will be performed with patient will be lying in a supine position (belly up), with the pelvis in a neutral position, back at 45º and feet supported in stirrups, for the verification the perineal pain threshold.