Effect of radiofrequency and pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of women with vaginal laxity: A study protocol

Vaginal laxity is an underreported condition that negatively affects women's sexual function and their relationships. Evidence-based studies are needed to better understand this complaint and to discuss its treatment options. Thus, we present a study protocol to compare the effect of radiofrequ...

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Main Authors: Pereira, Gláucia Miranda Varella, Juliato, Cássia Raquel Teatin, de Almeida, Cristiane Martins, de Andrade, Kleber Cursino, Fante, Júlia Ferreira, Martinho, Natália, Jales, Rodrigo Menezes, Pinto E Silva, Marcela Ponzio, Brito, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira
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Adult
Biology and Life Sciences
Care and treatment
Childbirth & labor
Clinical trials
Demographic aspects
Diagnosis
Exercise Therapy - methods
Female
Gynecology
Health aspects
Hospitals
Humans
Intervention
Medicine and Health Sciences
Middle Aged
Muscle function
Muscles
Obstetrics
Pathophysiology
Pelvic Floor - physiopathology
Pelvis
Physical therapy
Postpartum period
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies
Quality of Life
Questionnaires
Radio frequency
Radiofrequency Therapy - methods
Research and Analysis Methods
Sexual disorders
Sexual intercourse
Study Protocol
Training
Trauma
Treatment Outcome
Vagina
Vagina - physiopathology
Women
Womens health
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description Vaginal laxity is an underreported condition that negatively affects women's sexual function and their relationships. Evidence-based studies are needed to better understand this complaint and to discuss its treatment options. Thus, we present a study protocol to compare the effect of radiofrequency and pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of women with complaints of vaginal laxity. This is a prospective, parallel-group, two-arm, randomized clinical trial (Registry: RBR-2zdvfp-REBEC). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups of intervention (Radiofrequency or Pelvic Floor Muscle Training). The study will be performed in the Urogynecology outpatient clinic and in the physiotherapy outpatient clinic at the State University of Campinas-UNICAMP and will include women aged ≥ 18 years and with self-reported complaints of vaginal laxity. Participants will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention period) and will be followed up in two periods: first follow-up (30 days after intervention) and second follow-up (six months after intervention). The results of this randomized clinical trial will have a positive impact on the participants' quality of life, as well as add value to the development of treatment options for women with complaints of vaginal laxity. Registry: RBR-2zdvfp-Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos-REBEC (19/02/2020).
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Biology and Life Sciences
Care and treatment
Childbirth & labor
Clinical trials
Demographic aspects
Diagnosis
Exercise Therapy - methods
Female
Gynecology
Health aspects
Hospitals
Humans
Intervention
Medicine and Health Sciences
Middle Aged
Muscle function
Muscles
Obstetrics
Pathophysiology
Pelvic Floor - physiopathology
Pelvis
Physical therapy
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Pregnancy
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Quality of Life
Questionnaires
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Radiofrequency Therapy - methods
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Sexual disorders
Sexual intercourse
Study Protocol
Training
Trauma
Treatment Outcome
Vagina
Vagina - physiopathology
Women
Womens health
title Effect of radiofrequency and pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of women with vaginal laxity: A study protocol
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