Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study

Background primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is considered to be a cyclic chronic pelvic pain, with its onset in menstrual periods, often accompanied by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTP). Most MTPs in subjects with chronic pelvic pain are in the inferior part of the abdomen, in the rectus abdo...

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Autores: Hoyos Calderon, Yennyt Tatiana, Martínez Merinero, Patricia, Núñez Nagy, Susana, Pecos Martín, Daniel, Calvo Lobo, César , Romero Morales, Carlos, Abuín Porras, Vanesa, Serrano Imedio, Ana
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Fecha de publicación:2022
País:España
Recursos:Universidad Europea (UEM)
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Palavra-chave:Dismenorrea
Efectos fisiológicos
Mujer
Personal paramédico
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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spelling Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control StudyHoyos Calderon, Yennyt TatianaMartínez Merinero, PatriciaNúñez Nagy, SusanaPecos Martín, DanielCalvo Lobo, César Romero Morales, CarlosAbuín Porras, VanesaSerrano Imedio, AnaDismenorreaEfectos fisiológicosMujerPersonal paramédicoGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all agesBackground primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is considered to be a cyclic chronic pelvic pain, with its onset in menstrual periods, often accompanied by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTP). Most MTPs in subjects with chronic pelvic pain are in the inferior part of the abdomen, in the rectus abdominis (RA) area. Central sensitization is closely related to chronic pain processes. Previous studies in women with chronic pelvic pain reported central sensitization signs in their subjects, such as lower pain pressure threshold (PPT). Several authors agree that PPT in the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle, seems to be a reliable reference for signs of central sensitization. Amongst the factors that seem to accompany central sensitization, the presence of anxiety needs to be considered. The aim of the present study was to analyze the existence of hyperalgesic MTPs in RA, central sensitization signs and anxiety in women with PD, in comparison with a control group (CG). Methods: This study was designed following an observational, cross-sectional, case-control model. A total sample of 80 subjects was recruited trough social webs and advertising (PD n = 39) (CG n = 41). PPT in RA and AT was assessed bilaterally through algometry, and anxiety was evaluated through the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results: Statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) were shown for NRS average and maximum increase, as well as lower bilaterally RA and TA PPT in favor of PD group compared to CG. State or trait STAI did not show any statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) between groups. Conclusions: In this study, women with PD reported symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome and central sensitization, when compared with healthy controls, without any sign of anxiety acting as a confounder for pain sensitivity20252025-11-2920222022-01-0120222022-01-01journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501VoRhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/11268/16542reponame:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científicainstname:Universidad Europea (UEM)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Attribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:abacus.universidadeuropea.com:11268/165422026-06-11T12:41:27Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
title Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
spellingShingle Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
Hoyos Calderon, Yennyt Tatiana
Dismenorrea
Efectos fisiológicos
Mujer
Personal paramédico
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
title_short Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
title_full Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
title_fullStr Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
title_full_unstemmed Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
title_sort Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization Signs, but No Anxiety, Are Shown in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Case-Control Study
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Hoyos Calderon, Yennyt Tatiana
Martínez Merinero, Patricia
Núñez Nagy, Susana
Pecos Martín, Daniel
Calvo Lobo, César 
Romero Morales, Carlos
Abuín Porras, Vanesa
Serrano Imedio, Ana
author Hoyos Calderon, Yennyt Tatiana
author_facet Hoyos Calderon, Yennyt Tatiana
Martínez Merinero, Patricia
Núñez Nagy, Susana
Pecos Martín, Daniel
Calvo Lobo, César 
Romero Morales, Carlos
Abuín Porras, Vanesa
Serrano Imedio, Ana
author_role author
author2 Martínez Merinero, Patricia
Núñez Nagy, Susana
Pecos Martín, Daniel
Calvo Lobo, César 
Romero Morales, Carlos
Abuín Porras, Vanesa
Serrano Imedio, Ana
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Dismenorrea
Efectos fisiológicos
Mujer
Personal paramédico
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
topic Dismenorrea
Efectos fisiológicos
Mujer
Personal paramédico
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
description Background primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is considered to be a cyclic chronic pelvic pain, with its onset in menstrual periods, often accompanied by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTP). Most MTPs in subjects with chronic pelvic pain are in the inferior part of the abdomen, in the rectus abdominis (RA) area. Central sensitization is closely related to chronic pain processes. Previous studies in women with chronic pelvic pain reported central sensitization signs in their subjects, such as lower pain pressure threshold (PPT). Several authors agree that PPT in the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle, seems to be a reliable reference for signs of central sensitization. Amongst the factors that seem to accompany central sensitization, the presence of anxiety needs to be considered. The aim of the present study was to analyze the existence of hyperalgesic MTPs in RA, central sensitization signs and anxiety in women with PD, in comparison with a control group (CG). Methods: This study was designed following an observational, cross-sectional, case-control model. A total sample of 80 subjects was recruited trough social webs and advertising (PD n = 39) (CG n = 41). PPT in RA and AT was assessed bilaterally through algometry, and anxiety was evaluated through the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results: Statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) were shown for NRS average and maximum increase, as well as lower bilaterally RA and TA PPT in favor of PD group compared to CG. State or trait STAI did not show any statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) between groups. Conclusions: In this study, women with PD reported symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome and central sensitization, when compared with healthy controls, without any sign of anxiety acting as a confounder for pain sensitivity
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