The POPPY Study is a pilot of an Iyengar-based, therapeutic yoga program, used to treat pelvic or genital pain, in up to 16 women. Women aged 21 years and older who report persistent or recurrent pelvic or genital pain for at least 6 months that interferes with sexual activity will be recruited from the San Francisco Bay Area. Those who meet eligibility criteria will take part in a 6-week yoga therapy program designed by an expert yoga panel. Women will attend twice-weekly group classes focusing on Iyengar-based yoga techniques that have been carefully selected for their potential to improve women's genito-pelvic pain and practice yoga at home one additional hour a week. The investigators will evaluate changes in the severity and impact of women's pain using validated questionnaires and diaries.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
16
A 90-minute orientation session led by the yoga class instructors, followed by 90-minute group yoga classes twice weekly for 6 weeks. Classes will be led by an experienced instructor. Women will also be taught to avoid any habits that may worsen their genito-pelvic pain (e.g., straining their pelvic floor muscles). Participants will also be asked to practice yoga at home an additional hour per week throughout the 6-week yoga therapy program. Participants will be given a detailed written manual to use for home practice.
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Change from baseline in severity of pelvic pain after yoga therapy program.
Self-reported daily pain severity, as rated by Daily Pain Log (scale from 0-10).
Time frame: Baseline to 6-Weeks
Change in baseline sexual functioning after yoga therapy program.
We will use standard questionnaires to assess changes in sexual function.
Time frame: Baseline, 6-Weeks
Change in baseline quality of life after yoga therapy program.
We will use standard questionnaires to assess changes in overall quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline, 6-Weeks
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