Oncological perineal massage in vaginal stenosis and dyspareunia in women with gynecological cancer: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dyspareunia and vaginal stenosis are common complications in gynecological cancer survivors. Despite the widespread use of passive vaginal dilator therapy, physiotherapy interventions like oncological perineal massage (MPO^®) have not been thoroughly evaluated.

Objective

Tis study aims to compare the effectiveness of MPO^® perineal massage versus standard passive vaginal dilator therapy in managing dyspareunia, vaginal stenosis, sexual function, and quality of life in women with gynecological cancer.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial involving 35 women (MPO^® group: n = 18; control group: n=17) was conducted. The participants underwent either MPO^® massage or passive dilator therapy for 10 weeks, wit

SUBMITTER: Perez-Garcia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12698368 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature