Is Pelvic Floor Muscle Resting Activity Associated with Pelvic and Genital Pain, Dyspareunia, and Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction? A Cross-Sectional Study of Women with Endometriosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and hypothesis

A link between pelvic and genital pain, dyspareunia, and increased pelvic floor muscle (PFM) tone is an area of controversy. Additionally, it has been postulated that increased PFM tone can limit the ability to further activate the PFM. We aimed to investigate the association between PFM resting activity and pelvic and genital pain and dyspareunia, and whether there is an association between PFM resting activity and activation during attempts at PFM maximal voluntary contractions (MVCs) in women with endometriosis.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 80 women with endometriosis and pelvic and genital pain. An electronic questionnaire included background information, pelvic and genital pain (numeric rating scale 0-10) and questions about lo

SUBMITTER: Gabrielsen R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12681488 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature