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Endometriosis Deep Dyspareunia and Central Sensitization
In Brief
An observational study evaluating No Intervention for Endometriosis and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Background: Endometriosis affects 10% of reproductive aged females, and can have a negative impact on sexual quality of life. Endometriosis can cause pelvic pain with deep penetration during intercourse, as well as other sexual and non-sexual pains. This study will allow us to determine if an increase in sexual pain is related to central sensitization. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if there is an association between the severity of sexual pain and central sensitization in women with endometriosis. Measurement tools: Data will be collected from the Clinic's Data Registry, an online questionnaire, a quantitative sensory test (QST) to measure pain-pressure threshold (PPT) as a marker of central sensitization, and daily entry to an online survey. Primary Hypothesis: Central sensitization (measured by lower pain-pressure threshold) will be associated with an increased severity of deep dyspareunia, as well as a tenderness of the bladder/pelvic floor and depression, in women with endometriosis.
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Interventions
There is no treatment intervention. We are assigning measurement tools such as the Electronic Thimble Algometer for QST and questionnaires to both groups.