Effect of Stretching versus Breathing Exercises on Self-reported Pain for Women with Genito-pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder Alternate Title: Effect of Stretching versus Breathing Exercises on Self-reported Pain
Sabah Lotfy Mohamed El Sayed1, *, Mohamed Lotfy Mohamed El Sayed1
Abstract
Background:
Genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder is a common and neglected problem that can affect a woman's quality of life.
Aim of the study:
Evaluate the effect of stretching versus breathing exercises on self-reported pain with penetration during sexual intercourse for women with genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder.
Method:
A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 150 women who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected at the gynecology outpatient clinic at Zagazig University Hospital and a private clinic. The evaluation was performed via a structured interview questionnaire and the Marinoff Pain Intensity Scale before the start of the study and at the end of the intervention exercises.
Results:
The two groups showed a significant decrease (P <0.001) in the women self-reported pain intensity upon penetration during sexual intercourse, while there was a more noted decrease in the stretching group compared to the breathing group (P <0.001).
Conclusion:
The study concluded that stretching exercises have a significant role in reducing the self-reported pain intensity of penetration during sexual intercourse and pelvic floor muscle spasm for women with genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder.
* Address correspondence to this author at Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Obstetrics & Gynacology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt; E-mail: sabahlotfy78@yahoo.com
