Endometriosis. Endometriosis, Unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group will receive three 45-minute PLISSIT based (the first three stages) individual sexual counseling sessions weekly. Stage1: Permission Stage 2: Lim
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Not pregnant Sexually active Heterosexual Sexual dysfunction or dyspareunia during last 6 months Diagnosis of endometriosis by clinical symptoms (dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dysuria, dyschezia, pelvic pain, infertility, hematuria, etc.) clinical examinations examination, and imaging methods(ultrasound, MRI,…), Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis Negative history of hormonal medications (contraceptive pill, gonadotropins, etc.) during the last 3 months. No gynecologic malignancy Negative history of underlying diseases such as cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hematological, liver, rheumatologic and neurological diseases, psychological disorders in women and spouses Negative history of psychiatric drugs by couple Interested in collaborating in research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Failure to prove endometriosis by surgery The unwillingness of endometriosis women to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sexual behaviors. Timepoint: Before intervention, 3 and 6 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Using sexual behavior questionnaires (Female Sexual Function Index, sexual distress, Sexual satisfaction scale for women, Multi- dimensional sexual self-concept). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality Life. Timepoint: Before and 6 months after intervention. Method of measurement: The endometriosis health profile questionnaire-30. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShahla chaichian
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed