Female Dyspareunia: Psychological Factors, Physical Activity, And Interdisciplinary Care Of Pain And Sexual Dysfunction

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https://doi.org/10.14295/idonline.v20i83.4511

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Dyspareunia. Sexual health. Psychological factors. Physical activity. Physical therapy.

Abstract

Female dyspareunia is a multifactorial condition involving physical, psychological, muscular, sexual, and relational components. This study aimed to analyze the influence of psychological factors and physical activity on female dyspareunia, as well as interdisciplinary care strategies used in the management of pain and sexual dysfunction. An integrative literature review was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS, and Google Scholar, including studies published between 2016 and 2026. Primary studies addressing dyspareunia, psychological factors, physical activity, sexual function, or related therapeutic interventions were included. The findings showed associations between dyspareunia, anxiety, pain catastrophizing, and sexual distress. Physical therapy and psychological interventions showed favorable results, particularly regarding pain and sexual function. Physical activity showed potential benefits, although specific evidence remains limited. It was concluded that individualized interdisciplinary care is essential.

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Diego Barbosa Belarmino, Faculdade de Medicina Estácio (FMJ), Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brasil.

Graduado em Medicina pela Faculdade de Medicina de Juazeiro do Norte (FMJ). Mestrando em Biociências e Saúde pela Unoesc.

Wagner Bruno Silva Coelho, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brasil.

Mestre em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) e Mestre em Educação pela Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE). Bacharel em Fisioterapia pela Universidade Leão Sampaio, Bacharel e Licenciado em Educação Física pela FAVENE e pela Universidade Santo Amaro (UNISA).

 

Camilla Matos Carvalho de Santana Belarmino, Faculdade de Medicina Idomed, Brasil.

Graduanda em Medicina pela Idomed, Brasil.

Mário Gustavo Lúcio Albuquerque da Nóbrega, Faculdade de Medicina de Juazeiro do Norte (FMJ), Ceará, Brasil.

Graduado em Medicina pela Faculdade de Medicina de Juazeiro do Norte (FMJ), Ceará, Brasil. Doutor em Saúde Pública pela Uninove.   

Aline Pertile Remor, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brasil.

Graduação em Farmácia Bioquímica Clínica pela Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões. Pós-doutorado em Bioquímica e Neurociências pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brasil.

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2026-10-31

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Belarmino, D. B., Coelho, W. B. S., Belarmino, C. M. C. de S., Nóbrega, M. G. L. A. da, & Remor, A. P. (2026). Female Dyspareunia: Psychological Factors, Physical Activity, And Interdisciplinary Care Of Pain And Sexual Dysfunction. ID on Line. Revista De Psicologia, 20(83), 352–377. https://doi.org/10.14295/idonline.v20i83.4511

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