Breathing and pelvic floor exercises for painful sex in women
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining breathing exercises with pelvic floor rehabilitation can reduce pain during sex and improve nervous system function in women who have had pain for at least 6 months.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old
- You have had pain during sex for at least 6 months, caused by muscle or joint issues
- You are in a stable relationship and are sexually active
- You can attend weekly treatment sessions for 8 weeks
- You have not had pelvic surgery in the last 6 months
- You are not pregnant and have not given birth in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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