Sistema de Salut de Catalunya
Institut Català de la Salut
[Abelló Pla A, Andreu-Povar A] Escoles Universitàries Gimbernat, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain. [Fabbi L, Esquirol-Caussa J, Lleberia-Juanós J] Escoles Universitàries Gimbernat, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain. [Gil-Moreno A] Departament de Pediatria, d'Obstetrícia i Ginecologia, i Medicina Preventiva i Salut Pública, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain. Servei de Ginecologia i Obstetrícia, Vall d’Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus
2025-03-18T08:39:25Z
2025-03-18T08:39:25Z
2025-04
Dyspareunia; Physical therapy modalities; Sexual dysfunction
Dispareunia; Modalitats de fisioteràpia; Disfunció sexual
Dispareunia; Modalidades de fisioterapia; Disfunción sexual
Background and purpose Dyspareunia is genital pain associated with sexual activity that affects the quality of life of many women. Physiotherapy is a promising, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, option. This study aims to integrate capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) as a complementary therapy. This study aims to evaluate the benefits of combining CRMRF with vaginal manual physiotherapy in young women with dyspareunia. Method ology: A randomized, prospective, single-blind clinical trial was conducted. Women aged 18 to 30 with superficial dyspareunia were divided into two groups: an intervention group (GI) receiving CRMRF and manual therapy, and a control group (GC) receiving only manual therapy. Four sessions were conducted, assessing sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Female Sexual Function Questionnaire (FSM). Data were collected before and after treatment, with a follow-up at three months. Results Both groups showed significant improvements in sexual function at the end of treatment. In the GI, improvements were observed in desire, arousal, lubrication, satisfaction, and pain reduction. The GC also showed improvements in these domains. No significant improvements were observed in either group at three months, suggesting that treatment benefits were maintained without additional long-term improvements. Conclusion Manual therapy alone and in combination with CRMRF improved sexual function immediately after treatment. No additional improvements were observed at three months, indicating the sustained benefits and emphasizing the need to evaluate maintenance strategies and consider psychological factors. Clinical trials registration #NCT5844189.
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English
Fisioteràpia; Aparell genital - Malalties - Tractament; Estimulació elèctrica; Avaluació de resultats (Assistència sanitària); DISEASES::Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications::Female Urogenital Diseases::Genital Diseases, Female::Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological::Dyspareunia; Other subheadings::Other subheadings::/therapy; ANALYTICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT::Therapeutics::Electric Stimulation Therapy; ANALYTICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT::Therapeutics::Physical Therapy Modalities; ANALYTICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT::Diagnosis::Prognosis::Treatment Outcome; ENFERMEDADES::enfermedades de los genitales femeninos y complicaciones del embarazo::enfermedades urogenitales femeninas::enfermedades de los genitales femeninos::disfunción sexual fisiológica::dispareunia; Otros calificadores::Otros calificadores::/terapia; TÉCNICAS Y EQUIPOS ANALÍTICOS, DIAGNÓSTICOS Y TERAPÉUTICOS::terapéutica::tratamiento con estimulación eléctrica; TÉCNICAS Y EQUIPOS ANALÍTICOS, DIAGNÓSTICOS Y TERAPÉUTICOS::terapéutica::modalidades de fisioterapia; TÉCNICAS Y EQUIPOS ANALÍTICOS, DIAGNÓSTICOS Y TERAPÉUTICOS::diagnóstico::pronóstico::resultado del tratamiento
Elsevier
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications;44
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2025.101433
Attribution 4.0 International
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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