Effects of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation therapy on chronic pelvic pain.

OBJECTIVE

This research is a prospective study which was designed to determine the effects of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) therapy on the quality of life and sexual life of patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP).

METHODS

The sample consisted of an experimental group (n = 12) and a control group (n = 12), in total 24 patients. The experimental group was treated with PTNS once a week (in total 12 sessions), while the control group received routine intervention.

RESULTS

The pain frequency and intensity in women who underwent PTNS decreased considerably. Women had less pain during sexual intercourse after PTNS. We determined in our study that PTNS improved the quality of life of women with CPP by decreasing the intensity of pain and contributed to a more comfortable performance of their daily activities.

CONCLUSIONS

PTNS is a type of treatment which contributes to the quality of life of women with CPP by decreasing the intensity of pain.