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04-07-2008, 09:40 AM
Drs. Blayne Welk and Joel Teichman released the results of a small, preliminary study testing the effectiveness of a rescue instillation in reducing the symptoms of painful sex (dyspareunia). They administered the instillations 3 times weekly for 3 weeks.
Of the twenty-three patients participating in the study, 57% reported resolution of dyspareunia after treatment. Eleven of 13 patients who had bladder tenderness only were successful in terms of dyspareunia, while only 2 of 7 with multiple tender locations reported success.
Though a smallish study, these results certainly suggest that more research should be initiated! This is a potentially promising new therapy for those struggling with painful intercourse. I wonder, though, if they studied men in addition to women.
Read more at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/102166.php
Source: Blayne K. Welk , Joel M.H. Teichman, Dyspareunia Response In Patients With Interstitial Cystitis Treated With Intravesical Lidocaine, Bicarbonate And Heparin. Urology. 2008 Jan;71(1):67-70
Of the twenty-three patients participating in the study, 57% reported resolution of dyspareunia after treatment. Eleven of 13 patients who had bladder tenderness only were successful in terms of dyspareunia, while only 2 of 7 with multiple tender locations reported success.
Though a smallish study, these results certainly suggest that more research should be initiated! This is a potentially promising new therapy for those struggling with painful intercourse. I wonder, though, if they studied men in addition to women.
Read more at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/102166.php
Source: Blayne K. Welk , Joel M.H. Teichman, Dyspareunia Response In Patients With Interstitial Cystitis Treated With Intravesical Lidocaine, Bicarbonate And Heparin. Urology. 2008 Jan;71(1):67-70