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Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions in Women with Dyspareunia: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Paula Fernández-Pérez; Raquel Leirós-Rodríguez; Ma Pilar Marqués-Sánchez; María Cristina Martínez-Fernández; Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho; Leonardo Y. S. Maciel is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

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## 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 I^2^ 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 muscl

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Author

Paula Fernández-Pérez; Raquel Leirós-Rodríguez; Ma Pilar Marqués-Sánchez; María Cristina Martínez-Fernández; Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho; Leonardo Y. S. Maciel

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)