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Table 1 Scores for all questions on the MFSQ (median and range) and comparison of individual question scores before and directly after completed treatment using Wilcoxon signed rank test (paired)

From: Erratum to: Treatment of Provoked Vulvodynia in a Swedish cohort using desensitization exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy

Question

MFSQ (before treatment)

MFSQ (directly after treatment)

 
 

Median (range)

Median (range)

p-value

1. Are you satisfied with the extent of your sexual life at the present moment? (1 = very dissatisfied, 7 = very satisfied)

2.0 (1–6) n = 60

5.0 (1–7)n = 59

<0.01* (z −6.50)

2. Approximately how many times, during the last month, have you thought about sex or had sexual fantasies? (1 = never, 7 = >10 times per day)

3.0 (1–6)n = 60

4.0 (1–7)n = 59

<0.01* (z −5.10)

3. Does sexual activity give you pleasure? (1 = no pleasure at all, 7 = a lot of pleasure)

4.0 (1–7) n = 53

6.0 (13–7) n = 53

<0.01* (z −5.10)

4. How often do you feel sexually excited or stimulated during sexual activity? (Example: increased pulse, increased vaginal lubrication, skin redness, quicker breathing, increased sensitivity in the skin and erogenous areas). (1 = never, 7 = every time)

4.0 (1–7) n = 53

6.0 (2–7) n = 54

<0.01* (z −4.51)

5. How often do you achieve orgasm during sexual activity? (For example increased pulse, increased vaginal lubrication, skin redness, quicker breathing, increased sensitivity in the skin and erogenous areas). (1 = never, 7 = every time)

4.0 (1–7) n = 53

6.0 (1–7) n = 54

<0.01* (z −3.85)

6. How often is vaginal dryness a problem during sexual activity? (1 = every time, 7 = never)

4.0 (1–7) n = 54

6.0 (2–7) n = 54

<0.01* (z −3.60)

7. How often is sexual intercourse painful? (1 = every time, 7 = never)

1.0 (1–7) n = 53

6.0 (2–7) n = 53

<0.01* (z −6.01)

8. Are you satisfied with your partner as a lover? (1 = very dissatisfied, 7 = very satisfied)

7.0 (2–7) n = 55

6.0 (1–7) n = 54

0.75 (z −0.32)

9. Are you satisfied with your partner as a fellow human and friend? (1 = very dissatisfied, 7 = very satisfied)

7.0 (2–7) n = 54

7.0 (2–7) n = 54

0.06 (z −1.90)

10. How often have you had sexual intercourse during the last month? (1 = never, 6 = >8 times)

2.0 (1–6) n = 60

3.0 (1–6) n = 59

<0.01* (z −4.51)

11. How often have you satisfied yourself, alone, during the last month? (1 = never, 6 = > 8 times)

1.5 (1–6) n = 60

4.0 (1–6) n = 59

<0.01* (z −5.90)

12. How often do you avoid intercourse in order to avoid pain? (1 = always, 5 = never)

2.0 (1–5) n = 58

4.0 (12–5) n = 52

<0.01* (z −5.71)