The influence of pain presence on pelvic floor and sexual dysfunctions, and pain intensity-related variables in women using the menstrual cup: A cross-sectional survey

Objective: The aim was to assess the influence of pain during menstrual cup use on pelvic floor and sexual dysfunctions. In addition, we wanted to assess its impact on variables related to pain intensity during menstrual cup use such as insertion, removal, during menstruation, during sexual intercou...

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Published in:Journal of endometriosis and pelvic pain disorders 2024-06, Vol.16 (2), p.105-111
Main Authors: Fuentes-Aparicio, Laura, Cuenca-Martínez, Ferran, Cortés-Amador, Sara, Eroles-Tena, Elena, Millán-González, Coral, Sempere-Rubio, Núria
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Language:English
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Summary:Objective: The aim was to assess the influence of pain during menstrual cup use on pelvic floor and sexual dysfunctions. In addition, we wanted to assess its impact on variables related to pain intensity during menstrual cup use such as insertion, removal, during menstruation, during sexual intercourse or the presence of pelvic pain. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey. The study included 566 women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Women were categorised into two primary groups: women with no pain and women with pain. Results: Regarding pelvic floor dysfunction, the independent samples t-test showed significant between-group differences (t(564) = −3.50, mean differences (MD) = −8.86 (−13.8 to −3.89), p 
ISSN:2284-0265
2284-0273
DOI:10.1177/22840265241253701