Transperineal Ultrasound Visual Feedback Assisted Pelvic Floor Muscle Physiotherapy in Women With Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis and Dyspareunia: A Pilot Study

Simona Del Forno, Alessandro Arena, Martina Alessandrini, V. Pellizzone, Valentina Pellizzone, Jacopo Lenzi, Diego Raimondo, Paolo Casadio, A. Youssef, Roberto Paradisi, Renato Seracchioli
Journal of sex & marital therapy · 2020 · vol. 46(7) , pp. 603–611 · doi:10.1080/0092623x.2020.1765057 · PMID:32579077 · W3037383495
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This pilot study found that ultrasound visual feedback assisted pelvic floor physiotherapy improved superficial and deep dyspareunia and pelvic floor muscle relaxation in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis.

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A prospective study with the aim to evaluate the effects of pelvic floor physiotherapy was conducted among women with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and associated dyspareunia. At initial evaluation superficial and deep dyspareunia were assessed using a numerical rating scale, and levator hiatus area (LHA) was assessed with 3-D/4-D transperineal ultrasound. Women underwent five individual sessions of ultrasound visual feedback assisted pelvic floor physiotherapy. One month after the therapy, dyspareunia and LHA were reassessed and compared with pre-therapy data. Pelvic floor physiotherapy seems to improve both superficial and deep dyspareunia and pelvic floor muscle relaxation in women with DIE.

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mesh:D004414mesh:D004715endometriosisdie_deep_infiltratingdyspareunia

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Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Endometriosis Endometriosis Feedback, Sensory Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Modalities Adult Dyspareunia Endometriosis Female Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Muscle Contraction Pelvic Floor Pilot Projects Prospective Studies Tertiary Care Centers Ultrasonography Ultrasonography

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