Ohnut vs waitlist control for the self-management of endometriosis-associated deep dyspareunia: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deep dyspareunia affects 50% of people with endometriosis. The Ohnut is a set of interlocking rings that fit over the penis/insertive object. One or more rings can be used to limit insertion depth and reduce deep dyspareunia.

Aim

We conducted a pilot, parallel, open-label randomized controlled trial (RCT) to investigate the feasibility of the study design and the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of the Ohnut.

Method

Participants were recruited from a tertiary center for endometriosis. Eligibility criteria were surgically confirmed endometriosis, age 19-49 years, monogamous sexual relationship with a partner willing to participate in the study, and no comorbid superficial dyspareunia, anxiety, or depression. Couples were randomized into an intervention

SUBMITTER: Wahl K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365696 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature