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Tajik P, Shahali S, Padmehr R. Effects of sensate focus technique and position changing on sexual function of women with deep-infiltrating endometriosis after surgery: A clinical trial study. Int J Reprod BioMed. 2023; 21 (6) :509-520
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Effects of sensate focus technique and position changing on sexual function of women with deep-infiltrating endometriosis after surgery: A clinical trial study
Parisa Tajik1 , Shadab Shahali *2 , Roya Padmehr3
1- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran., Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Jalal AleAhmad Highway, Nasr Bridge, Tehran, Iran. Postal Code: 14115-111
2- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. , shadab.shahali@modares.ac.ir
3- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran., Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Jalal AleAhmad Highway, Nasr Bridge, Tehran, Iran. Postal Code: 14115-111
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Background: Endometriosis is a disease that affects women throughout their sexual life. Sexual health is, therefore, a major concern for these women.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of the sensate focus technique and position changing on the sexual function of women with deep-infiltrating endometriosis 3-6 months after surgery.
Materials and Methods: This clinical trial study was performed on 80 women with deep endometriosis, aged 18-45 yr, who were referred to the endometriosis clinic of Avicenna fertility center, Tehran, Iran for follow-up after surgery from January to September 2021. They were divided randomly into 2 groups. In the intervention group, 2-hr virtual training sessions were held and the control group only completed the questionnaires without any intervention. Sexual function was evaluated after 4 and 8 wk.
Results: 8 wk after the intervention, the mean score of sexual function in the intervention group was significantly improved (p < 0.001). The mean total score of sexual function in the pre-intervention period reached from 24.16 to 28.31 in 4 wk after the intervention and 29.85, 8 wk after the intervention. The mean score of sexual pain during the follow-up periods was significantly improved in the intervention group (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Sensate focus technique and sexual position changing improved sexual function in women with deep endometriosis after surgery.
Keywords: Endometriosis, Sexual dysfunction, Dyspareunia.
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Type of Study: Original Article | Subject: Reproductive Psycology
* Corresponding Author Address: Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Jalal AleAhmad Highway, Nasr Bridge, Tehran, Iran. Postal Code: 14115-111
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