The research, involving 317 healthcare workers, found that half of those suffering from the condition never consulted a doctor. Reasons cited include downplaying the symptoms (40%) or simply normalizing the pain (32%). Dr. Oriol Porta, head of Gynecology, emphasizes that this lack of clinical consultation highlights a significant psychosocial issue.
“"If the study were about pain in male genitals during sex, there would be much more information available."
The study identifies two main age groups affected: young women aged 20 to 24 and those between 50 and 54, the latter often linked to menopause and vaginal dryness. The findings will be presented at the 12th National Pelvic Floor Congress in Terrassa this coming April.
