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Main outcome measures (mean (SD) score on 100 mm visual analogue scale) in 197 women examined with or without stirrups
| Outcome | No stirrups | Stirrups | Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sense of vulnerability | 13.1 (16.3) | 23.6 (25.8) | −10.5 (−16.6 to −4.4) |
| Physical discomfort | 17.2 (17.8) | 30.4 (26.8) | −13.2 (−19.7 to −6.8) |
| Sense of loss of control | 17.7 (23.8) | 23.1 (27.1) | −5.4 (−12.6 to 1.8) |
