Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in women with dyspareunia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Womens Health
; 23(1): 387, 2023 07 24.
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| ID: mdl-37482613
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Dyspareunia is defined as the occurrence of pain during or after sexual intercourse, which directly affects physical, sexual, and mental health. This condition can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem in women who experience it.OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for the treatment of female dyspareunia.DESIGN:
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted.METHOD:
Search of publications was conducted in Scopus, Medline, Pubmed, Cinahl and Web of Science. Treatment effects were defined as standardized mean difference and their 95% confidence intervals. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using Crohan's Q test and quantified using the I2 index.RESULTS:
Of the 19 articles selected, six applied multimodal physiotherapy treatments; five, electrotherapy; three, Thiele's massage; two, interdisciplinary interventions or pelvic floor muscle training; and one, extracorporeal shockwave therapy. The meta-analysis showed significant results for the variables pain and quality of life with the interventions based on electrotherapy and electrotherapy combined with pelvic floor muscle training. These interventions did not show significant results for the improvement of sexual function.CONCLUSIONS:
Physiotherapy techniques are effective and procedures have been identified with reliable results in improving pain and quality of life in patients with dyspareunia. One of the most important aspects is the strengthening of the perineal musculature and the application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Furthermore, manual trigger point release therapy and Thiele massage, optimize and guarantee the reduction of pain intensity. PROSPERO REGISTRATION CRD42021236155.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Estimulação Elétrica Nervosa Transcutânea
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Dispareunia
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article