Method of limits: Female genital stretch perception thresholds

Author(s) Mahoney C.; Bryant A.; Smith A.; Reid F.; Myers J. et al.
Source Neurourology and Urodynamics; Feb 2020; vol. 39 (no. 2); p. 778-784
Introduction: Women with pelvic organ prolapse describe vaginal laxity and poor sensation of vaginal tone that does not correlate with anatomical findings. This discrepancy could be explained by altered vaginal sensation and a test that could measure sensation of vaginal tone, transmitted via Aalpha and Abeta nerve fibers, would further our understanding of the pathophysiology of vaginal laxity. 

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