Management of Women With Superficial Dyspareunia

Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne2,000 enrolled

Overview

Superficial dyspareunia are persistent or recurrent pains during an attempt at sexual intercourse or during effective penetration. They affect between 3 to 18% of women and are a source of physical and psychological suffering. Some health professionals (gynecologists, general practitioners, midwives) are confronted daily with these complaints. The approach of sexuality remains a complex subject even within the medical field. As a result, communication between women and health professionals can be difficult, leading to delayed diagnosis or inadequate management.

The main objective is to describe the management of superficial dyspareunia by health professionals.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

2,000

Conditions

Superficial Dyspareunia

Interventions

Data collectionOTHER

data collection

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 or over * Superficial dyspareunia, i.e.: * Having already had several painful vaginal penetrative sex * Having pain at the intromission (at the beginning of the vagina and at the level of the vulva) and/or at the beginning of penetration (by a penis, fingers, sextoys) * Having persistent and/or recurrent pain (appearing in a manner regular) * Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Minors * Protected by law (guardianship, curatorship, safeguarding of justice) * Refusing to participate in the study