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Dyspareunia and Central Sensitization
Sponsor: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
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.
Official title: Endometriosis Deep Dyspareunia and Central Sensitization
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 49 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2017-07-19
Completion Date
2019-04-01
Last Updated
2026-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
No Intervention
There is no treatment intervention. We are assigning measurement tools such as the Electronic Thimble Algometer for QST and questionnaires to both groups.
Locations (1)
BC Children's and Women's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada