Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study evaluates the frequency of sexual dysfunction in women with myofascial pain syndrome and its relationship with clinical parameters.

Detailed Description
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The frequency of sexual dysfunction in reproductive-aged married women with primary myofascial pain syndrome will be evaluated in a prospective, cross-sectional survey-type study. The medical history of each participant was obtained and they underwent a detailed physical examination. Sociodemographic and clinic characteristics of all participants (age, education, marital status, employment status, family structure, income status, Body Mass Index(BMI), disease duration, number of pregnancies, sleep quality, etc.) were recorded. Pain and fatigue levels of the patients were measured by the visual pain scale (VAS), mood states by the Beck depression index (BDI), sexual function of the participants was assessed by the 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the degree of importance of sexuality (the sexuality-importance score). In addition, weekly/monthly sexual intercourse frequency was asked to all participants (patient and control groups). The questionnaires were administered to all participants in a room where they were alone with a female physician, and a suitable environment was provided for the patients to fill out the questionnaire. Patients were assured of the confidentiality of their information. Only questions that were not understood by the patient were explained without guidance.

Official Title
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Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Conditions
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Sexual Dysfunction, Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Myofascial pain syndrome (>3 months) was diagnosed in a female. Being between the ages of 18 and 50, married, sexually active, and not menopausal Volunteering to participate in the study, and being able to communicate easily. Exclusion Criteria: a history of systemic disease (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematological, etc.) major psychiatric illness, mental retardation uncontrollable respiratory system problems endocrine diseases, neurological diseases previous hysterectomy or vaginal surgery, a history of sexually transmitted diseases urinary or anal incontinence limited motion in the upper or lower extremities Fibromyalgia inflammatory rheumatic diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.) cervical/lumbar radiculopathy or myelopathy communication problems pregnancy, lactation taking estrogen therapy use antidepressant, anxiolytic, and antiepileptic drugs chronic alcohol users

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Patients with primer myofascial pain sydrome<br>pain for at least three months (myofascial pain) reproductive-aged married womens (18-50 years) | Other: visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency<br>* visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency<br>|
| Healthy controls<br>Healthy control of reproductive-aged married women with compatible sociodemographic characteristics | Other: visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency<br>* visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sexuality-importance score | Sexual function of the participants was assessed by the 0 (never mind)-10(very important) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the degree of importance of sexuality. | 11.05.2022-15.03.2023 (cross-sectional) | 
| The frequency of sexual intercourse | Weekly/monthly sexual intercourse frequency was asked of all participants. | 11.05.2022-15.03.2023 (cross-sectional | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Visual analog scale (VAS pain/fatigue) | All participants were assessed in terms of pain and fatigue levels by means of a visual analogue scale of 0-10 cm (VAS). | 11.05.2022 - 15.03.2023 (cross-sectional) | 
| Beck depression index (BDI) | In the assessment of depression severity, the Turkish version of the 21-item Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used, which is one of the most common psychometric tests used and a value of 0 to 3 is assigned for each answer to each item. | 11.05.2022 - 15.03.2023 (cross-sectional) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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sexual dysfunction, myofascial pain sydrome, famele, pain