Study: NCT03572075

Intervention type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: assessment of symptoms at the first medical examination
Description: assessment of endometriosis related symptoms using NRS (Numerical Rating Scale); intestinal, sexual and urinary functions are evaluated with validated questionnaires (Knowles-Eccersley-Scott-Symptom Questionnaire (KESS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (BFLUTS)); pelvic floor morphometry at rest, during pelvic floor contraction and during Valsalva manoeuvre is evaluated using 3D/4D transperineal ultrasound through the assessment of the levator hiatus area (LHA) at the first medical examination

Intervention type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: assessment of symptoms at the first medical examination
Description: assessment of endometriosis related symptoms using NRS (Numerical Rating Scale); intestinal, sexual and urinary functions are evaluated with validated questionnaires (Knowles-Eccersley-Scott-Symptom Questionnaire (KESS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (BFLUTS)); pelvic floor morphometry at rest, during pelvic floor contraction and during Valsalva manoeuvre is evaluated using 3D/4D transperineal ultrasound through the assessment of the levator hiatus area (LHA) at the first medical examination

Intervention type: PROCEDURE
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: pelvic floor physiotherapy
Description: six individual sessions (weeks 1, 3 , 5, 8, 11 from the randomization) with pelvic floor consciousness exercises with mild contractions and relaxation (ex. 'kegel reverse' exercises); respiratory rate control exercises; extra exercises to perform at home are suggested.

Intervention type: PROCEDURE
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: standard care protocol
Description: the treatment is the same as usual in our center

Intervention type: PROCEDURE
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: standard care protocol
Description: the treatment is the same as usual in our center

Intervention type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: assessment of symptoms after four months
Description: assessment of endometriosis related symptoms using NRS (Numerical Rating Scale); intestinal, sexual and urinary functions are evaluated with validated questionnaires (Knowles-Eccersley-Scott-Symptom Questionnaire (KESS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (BFLUTS)); pelvic floor morphometry at rest, during pelvic floor contraction and during Valsalva manoeuvre is evaluated using 3D/4D transperineal ultrasound through the assessment of the levator hiatus area (LHA) after four months from the randomization.

Intervention type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: assessment of symptoms after four months
Description: assessment of endometriosis related symptoms using NRS (Numerical Rating Scale); intestinal, sexual and urinary functions are evaluated with validated questionnaires (Knowles-Eccersley-Scott-Symptom Questionnaire (KESS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (BFLUTS)); pelvic floor morphometry at rest, during pelvic floor contraction and during Valsalva manoeuvre is evaluated using 3D/4D transperineal ultrasound through the assessment of the levator hiatus area (LHA) after four months from the randomization.