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Prillaman G, Zillioux J, Beller H, Yeaman C, Rapp D. Predictors of pelvic pain in a general urology clinic population. BJUI COMPASS 2023; 4:668-672. [PMID: 37818032 PMCID: PMC10560618 DOI: 10.1002/bco2.262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Objectives To assess the prevalence and predictors of chronic pelvic pain in a general urology population presenting for evaluation of unrelated non-painful complaints.Generalized pelvic pain is estimated to afflict between 6% and 26% of women and is often multifactorial in aetiology. A paucity of prospective research exists to characterize chronic pelvic pain patterns and to understand related predictors. Materials and Methods This is a prospective, cross-sectional survey-based study of female patients presenting to a general urology clinic over a 10-month period (7/2018-5/2019). Patients completed a 32-item survey with questions pertaining to demographics, comorbidities and chronic pelvic pain characteristics. Comparison tests (chi-squared, Fisher's exact) and stepwise multivariable logistic modelling were performed to assess for predictors of chronic pelvic pain. Results A total of 181 women completed the survey, with a mean age of 56 years. Overall, 75 (41%) women reported chronic pelvic pain. Those with chronic pelvic pain were younger compared to those without (52 vs 59 years, p = 0.001). Univariable logistic regression analysis identified BMI, depression, fibromyalgia, overactive bladder and any bowel symptoms as possible positive predictors of chronic pelvic pain. Final best-fit multivariable model found overactive bladder, fibromyalgia and presence of bowel symptoms as independent positive predictors of chronic pelvic pain. Conclusions Our study is one of the few studies that has prospectively analysed chronic pelvic pain and its predictors. The present study identified significant associations with overactive bladder, fibromyalgia and bowel symptoms. Further research is needed to better understand the aetiologies of chronic pelvic pain and the possible relationship with identified clinical predictors.
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- Grace Prillaman
- University of Virginia School of MedicineCharlottesvilleVirginiaUSA
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- Department UrologyUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesvilleVirginiaUSA
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- Department UrologyUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesvilleVirginiaUSA
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- Department UrologyUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesvilleVirginiaUSA
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van den Beukel BAW, de Wilde B, Joosten F, van Goor H, Venderink W, Huisman HJ, Ten Broek RPG. Quantifiable Measures of Abdominal Wall Motion for Quality Assessment of Cine-MRI Slices in Detection of Abdominal Adhesions. J Imaging 2023; 9:jimaging9050092. [PMID: 37233312 DOI: 10.3390/jimaging9050092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Abdominal adhesions present a diagnostic challenge, and classic imaging modalities can miss their presence. Cine-MRI, which records visceral sliding during patient-controlled breathing, has proven useful in detecting and mapping adhesions. However, patient movements can affect the accuracy of these images, despite there being no standardized algorithm for defining sufficiently high-quality images. This study aims to develop a biomarker for patient movements and determine which patient-related factors influence movement during cine-MRI. Included patients underwent cine-MRI to detect adhesions for chronic abdominal complaints, data were collected from electronic patient files and radiologic reports. Ninety slices of cine-MRI were assessed for quality, using a five-point scale to quantify amplitude, frequency, and slope, from which an image-processing algorithm was developed. The biomarkers closely correlated with qualitative assessments, with an amplitude of 6.5 mm used to distinguish between sufficient and insufficient-quality slices. In multivariable analysis, the amplitude of movement was influenced by age, sex, length, and the presence of a stoma. Unfortunately, no factor was changeable. Strategies for mitigating their impact may be challenging. This study highlights the utility of the developed biomarker in evaluating image quality and providing useful feedback for clinicians. Future studies could improve diagnostic quality by implementing automated quality criteria during cine-MRI.
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Hospital Rijnstate Arnhem, 6815 AD Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Min J, Lee S, Kim WJ, Kim SE. A Case Report of Neglected Gossypiboma Causing Abdominal Pain for 20 Years Post-Cesarean Section. J Menopausal Med 2022; 28:139-141. [PMID: 36647278 PMCID: PMC9843038 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.22022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Gossypiboma refers to a mass usually made of cotton (e.g., surgical gauze or sponge) that is accidentally left in a patient's body during surgery. We report the case of a 54-year-old multigravida menopausal woman who previously underwent cesarean section to deliver her second child. She was referred to our medical center after a 7 cm right ovarian mass with malignant potential was discovered. A diagnostic laparotomy was performed then confirmed the presence of a 10 cm gossypiboma attached to a metallic ring. This case is an alarming example highlighting the importance of adequate intraoperative counting of gauze and radiologic evaluation of chronic pelvic pain.
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- Jisong Min
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Siqueira-Campos VM, de Deus MSC, Poli-Neto OB, Rosa-E-Silva JC, de Deus JM, Conde DM. Current Challenges in the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: From Bench to Bedside. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:225-244. [PMID: 35210869 PMCID: PMC8863341 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s224891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects a significant proportion of women worldwide And has a negative impact on several aspects of these women’s lives including mental health, work, relationships and sexual function, among others. This set of factors ultimately reflects negatively on quality Of life. The physiopathology of CPP is complex and remains to be fully clarified; however, recent advances have increased understanding of the mechanisms involved in chronic pain in general, and more specifically, CPP. Nonetheless, even when a detailed clinical history is obtained, meticulous physical examination is performed and imaging resources are appropriately used, the organic cause of the pain may still fail to be identified in a substantial number of women with CPP. Management of CPP may therefore be challenging. This narrative review was aimed at adding to the available literature on the subject, presenting and discussing the principal characteristics of CPP in women. The paper highlights gaps in the literature while providing the most up-to-date evidence associated with the physiopathology and classification of pain, its diagnosis and treatment. In addition, current challenges in the management of women with CPP are discussed.
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- Vânia Meira Siqueira-Campos
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Translational Data Science, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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Bisciotti GN, Auci A, Bona S, Bisciotti A, Bisciotti A, Cassaghi G, DI Marzo F, DI Pietto F, Eirale C, Panascì M, Parra F, Zini R. Long-standing groin pain syndrome in athletic women: a multidisciplinary assessment in keeping with the italian consensus agreement. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2021; 62:1199-1210. [PMID: 34931789 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.13322-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Long-standing groin pain syndrome (LSGPS) is a form of groin pain syndrome in which the cohort of symptoms reported by patients is experienced for a long period, typically for over 12 weeks, and is recalcitrant to any conservative therapy. The aim of this prospective epidemiological study was to describe the clinical causes of LSGPS in 37 female athletic subjects in Italy through the Groin Pain Syndrome Italian Consensus Conference on terminology, clinical evaluation and imaging assessment in groin pain in athletes classification and guidelines. METHODS Thirty-seven female athletes affected by LSGPS were evaluated following the guidelines issued by the Groin Pain Syndrome Italian Consensus Conference on terminology, clinical evaluation and imaging assessment of groin pain in athletes. RESULTS In the considered population, each patient presented only one pathological cause for LSGPS. The most frequent aetiologies were inguinal pathologies (54.05% of the cases), acetabular labrum tear (18.92%) and pelvic floor disorders (8.11%). Adductor tendinopathy represented only 2.70% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Female athletic patients affected by LSGPS show a similar incidence of inguinal and hip pathologies as in male populations. However, these clinical situations do not seem to be associated in women unlike in the male population. This difference is probably due to particular anatomical differences related to gender. For this reason, women affected by LSGPS represent an important subset of patients. Moreover, adductor tendinopathy is probably overrated as an etiopathogenetic source of LSGPS in women.
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- Gian Nicola Bisciotti
- Paris Saint Germain FC, Paris, France - .,Kinemove Rehabilitations Center, Pontremoli, Massa Carrara, Italy -
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- Azienda USL Toscana Nord-Ovest, Massa Carrara, Italy
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- Humanitas Resarch Institute, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Kinemove Rehabilitations Center, Pontremoli, Massa Carrara, Italy
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- Kinemove Rehabilitations Center, Pontremoli, Massa Carrara, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.,Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Ravenna, Italy
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Leonardi M, Armour M, Gibbons T, Cave A, As-Sanie S, Condous G, Cheong YC. Surgical interventions for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 12:CD008212. [PMID: 34923620 PMCID: PMC8684822 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008212.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common gynaecological condition accounting for 20% of all gynaecological referrals. There are wide ranges of causes with overlapping symptomatology, therefore the management of the condition is a formidable challenge for clinicians. The aetiology of CPP is heterogeneous and in many cases, no clear diagnosis can be reached. It is in this scenario that the label of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) can be applied. We defined women with CPPS as having a minimum duration of pain of at least 6 months, including with a diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome, but excluding pain caused by a condition such as endometriosis. Many surgical interventions have been tried in isolation or in conjunction with non-surgical interventions in the management with variable results. Surgical interventions are invasive and carry operative risks. Surgical interventions must be evaluated for their effectiveness prior to their prevalent use in the management of women with CPPS. OBJECTIVES To review the effectiveness and safety of surgical interventions in the management of women with CPPS. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility Group (CGF) Specialised Register of Controlled Trials, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO, on 23 April 2021 for any randomised controlled trials (RCT) for surgical interventions in women with CPPS. We also searched the citation lists of relevant publications, two trial registries, relevant journals, abstracts, conference proceedings and several key grey literature sources. SELECTION CRITERIA RCTs with women who had CPPS. The review authors were prepared to consider studies of any surgical intervention used for the management of CPPS. Outcome measures were pain rating scales, adverse events, psychological outcomes, quality of life (QoL) measures and requirement for analgesia. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently evaluated studies for inclusion and extracted data using the forms designed according to Cochrane guidelines. For each included trial, we collected information regarding the method of randomisation, allocation concealment, blinding, data reporting and analyses. We reported pooled results as mean difference (MDs) or odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) by the Mantel-Haenszel method. If similar outcomes were reported on different scales, we calculated the standardised mean difference (SMD). We applied GRADE criteria to judge the overall certainty of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS Four studies met our inclusion criteria involving 216 women with CPP and no identifiable cause. Adhesiolysis compared to no surgery or diagnostic laparoscopy We are uncertain of the effect of adhesiolysis on pelvic pain scores postoperatively at three months (MD -7.3, 95% CI -29.9 to 15.3; 1 study, 43 participants; low-certainty evidence), six months (MD -14.3, 95% CI -35.9 to 7.3; 1 study, 43 participants; low-certainty evidence) and 12 months postsurgery (MD 0.00, 95% CI -4.60; 1 study, 43 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Adhesiolysis may improve both the emotional wellbeing (MD 24.90, 95% CI 7.92 to 41.88; 1 study, 43 participants; low-certainty evidence) and social support (MD 23.90, 95% CI -1.77 to 49.57; 1 study, 43 participants; low-certainty evidence) components of the Endometriosis Health Profile-30, and both the emotional component (MD 32.30, 95% CI 13.16 to 51.44; 1 study, 43 participants; low-certainty evidence) and the physical component of the 12-item Short Form (MD 22.90, 95% CI 10.97 to 34.83; 1 study, 43 participants; low-certainty evidence) when compared to diagnostic laparoscopy. We are uncertain of the safety of adhesiolysis compared to comparator groups due to low-certainty evidence and lack of structured adverse event reporting. No studies reported on psychological outcomes or requirements for analgesia. Laparoscopic uterosacral ligament ablation or resection compared to diagnostic laparoscopy/other treatment We are uncertain of the effect of laparoscopic uterosacral ligament/nerve ablation (LUNA) or resection compared to other treatments postoperatively at three months (OR 1.26, 95% CI 0.40 to 3.93; 1 study, 51 participants; low-certainty evidence) and six months (MD -2.10, 95% CI -4.38 to 0.18; 1 study, 74 participants; very low-certainty evidence). At 12 months post-surgery, we are uncertain of the effect of LUNA on the rate of successful treatment compared to diagnostic laparoscopy. One study of 56 participants found no difference in the effect of LUNA on non-cyclical pain (P = 0.854) or dyspareunia (P = 0.41); however, there was a difference favouring LUNA on dysmenorrhea (P = 0.045) and dyschezia (P = 0.05). We are also uncertain of the effect of LUNA compared to vaginal uterosacral ligament resection on pelvic pain at 12 months (MD 2.00, 95% CI 0.47 to 3.53; 1 study, 74 participants; very low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain of the safety of LUNA or resection compared to comparator groups due to the lack of structured adverse event reporting. Women undergoing LUNA may require more analgesia postoperatively than those undergoing other treatments (P < 0.001; 1 study, 74 participants). No studies reported psychological outcomes or QoL. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We are uncertain about the benefit of adhesiolysis or LUNA in management of pain in women with CPPS based on the current literature. There may be a QoL benefit to adhesiolysis in improving both emotional wellbeing and social support, as measured by the validated QoL tools. It was not possible to synthesis evidence on adverse events as these were only reported narratively in some studies, in which none were observed. With the inadequate objective assessment of adverse events, especially long-term adverse events, associated with adhesiolysis or LUNA for CPPS, there is currently little to support these interventions for CPPS.
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- Mathew Leonardi
- Acute Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy and Advanced Endosurgery Unit, Nepean Hospital, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
- Medical Research Institute of New Zelaand (MRINZ), Wellington, New Zealand
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- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Human Development and Health Academic Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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A systematic review on isolated coil embolization for pelvic venous reflux. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2021; 10:224-232.e9. [PMID: 34358670 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Pelvic venous reflux (PVR) can present with symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia, resulting in a decreased quality of life among those affected. Percutaneous coil embolization (CE) is a common intervention for PVR; however, the efficacy and safety of its use in isolation has yet to be reviewed. METHODS The MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were systematically searched from 1990 to July 20, 2020, for studies reporting on adult patients undergoing isolated CE for PVR. Articles not in English, case reports, studies reporting on pediatric patients, and studies not performing isolated CE were excluded. Search, review, and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers (S.S. and M.T.). Changes in pain before and after CE was evaluated through a pooled analysis of visual analogue scale scores in seven studies. RESULTS A total of 970 patients (range, 3-218, 100% female) undergoing isolated ovarian vein or mixed veins embolization from 20 studies were included. Pooled analysis revealed mean improvements of 5.47 points (95% CI, 4.77-6.16) on the visual analogue scale. Common symptoms such as urinary urgency and dyspareunia reported significant improvements of 78-100% and 60-89.5% respectively. Complications were rare, with coil migration (n = 19) being the most common. Recurrence rates differed based on the varying symptoms and studies, with recurrence in pain 1-2 years after CE ranging from 5.9-25%. Two randomized controlled trials revealed improved clinical outcomes with CE as compared with vascular plugs and hysterectomy. CONCLUSIONS The current data suggests that isolated CE is technically effective and can result in clinical improvement among patients with PVR. However, further trials are required to ascertain its long-term effects.
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Mohiuddin M, Park R, Wesselmann U, Pukall C, Jarvi K, Nickel C, Doiron C, Gilron I. Efficacy and Safety of Drug Combinations for Chronic Pelvic Pain: Protocol for a Systematic Review. JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 10:e21909. [PMID: 33999006 PMCID: PMC8167620 DOI: 10.2196/21909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Chronic pelvic pain with various etiologies and mechanisms affects men and women and is a major challenge. Monotherapy is often unsuccessful for chronic pelvic pain, and combinations of different classes of medications are frequently prescribed, with the expectation of improved outcomes. Although a number of combination trials for chronic pelvic pain have been reported, we are not aware of any systematic reviews of the available evidence on combination drug therapy for chronic pelvic pain. Objective We have developed a protocol for a systematic review to evaluate available evidence of the efficacy and safety of drug combinations for chronic pelvic pain. Methods This systematic review will involve a detailed search of randomized controlled trials investigating drug combinations to treat chronic pelvic pain in adults. The databases searched will include the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, and EMBASE from their inception until the date the searches are run to identify relevant studies. The primary outcome will be pain relief measured using validated scoring tools. Secondary outcomes, where reported, will include the following: adverse events, serious adverse events, sexual function, quality of life, and depression and anxiety. Methodological quality of each included study will be assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Results The systematic review defined by this protocol is expected to synthesize available good quality evidence on combination drug therapy in chronic pelvic pain, which may help guide future research and treatment choices for patients and their health care providers. Conclusions This review will provide a clearer understanding of the efficacy and safety of combination pharmacological therapy for chronic pelvic pain. Trial Registration PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42020192231; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=192231 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/21909
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- Mohammed Mohiuddin
- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine, Neurology and Psychology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Centre for Neuroscience Studies, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Hughes C, May S. A directional preference approach for chronic pelvic pain, bladder dysfunction and concurrent musculoskeletal symptoms: a case series. J Man Manip Ther 2020; 28:170-180. [PMID: 31702976 PMCID: PMC7480605 DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2019.1668994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) with concurrent musculoskeletal and bladder symptoms is a complex and challenging problem. However, clinically the co-existence of these symptoms is not routinely questioned, and their musculoskeletal source is not investigated thoroughly. The purpose of this case series is to present the use of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) principles in seven patients with concurrent chronic pelvic pain, bladder dysfunction and musculoskeletal symptoms. CASE DESCRIPTIONS Seven patients with coexisting pelvic health and musculoskeletal signs and symptoms were retrospectively reviewed. Most common symptoms were urinary frequency, incontinence, pelvic pain, nocturia, dyspareunia, bladder dyssynergia, and lumbar, pelvic or hip pain. All patients failed to recognize the possible interconnectedness of the two sets of symptoms. Each exhibited a directional preference (DP) and subsequent MDT provisional classification of derangement was established; the use of DP forces abolished or dramatically improved both symptoms and mobility impairments. In all cases DP was for sustained sagittal forces initially, but ultimately lateral forces and mobilization were indicated. OUTCOMES Changes in Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire, Care Connections Pelvic Floor and Lumbar spine were all clinically significant and exceeded minimally Clinical Important Differences several times. Average of 5.8 sessions per patient was noted. Follow-up at an average of 3.3 years revealed ongoing satisfaction and confidence in independent self-management. DISCUSSION These case studies highlight the importance of ensuring expansion of intake questions for possible co-existence of symptoms in both pelvic and musculoskeletal patients, possibly suggesting a mechanical intervention is indicated. Provisional subclassification into 'Mechanical Pelvic Syndrome' is proposed. Level of Evidence: 4.
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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Nimbi FM, Rossi V, Tripodi F, Luria M, Flinchum M, Tambelli R, Simonelli C. Genital Pain and Sexual Functioning: Effects on Sexual Experience, Psychological Health, and Quality of Life. J Sex Med 2020; 17:771-783. [PMID: 32063471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Genital pain (GP) is a common symptom in women of reproductive age. The prevalence of GP is difficult to gauge as it has been underreported by both patients and clinicians and neglected in clinical studies despite wide recognition of the adverse effects to women's health. AIM The purpose of the present study was 3-fold: (i) to explore the self-reported presence and perception of GP and its association with sexual functioning, sexual distress, emotions, psychopathology, and quality of life (QoL); (ii) to explore if, controlling for the pain effect, women with Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores indicating sexual dysfunction also reported worse outcomes regarding sexual distress, emotions, psychological health, and QoL than GP women with higher FSFI scores; and (iii) to evaluate the effects of GP duration, comparing women with GP with shorter (<6 months) duration of symptoms with women with longer (≥6 months) duration of symptom of GP on sexual functioning, distress, emotions, psychopathology and QoL. METHODS A total of 1,034 women (age ranges between 18 and 40 years) from the Italian general population completed a web survey on sexual health. OUTCOMES 6 self-report questionnaires exploring different biopsychosocial factors were assessed: the FSFI, the Female Sexual Distress Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire adapted for GP, the Short Form 36, and the Symptom Check List-90-Revised. RESULTS Women who reported GP (n = 319) indicated generally lower sexual function than women without GP (n = 648; P = .036). They reported a higher level of sexual distress (P < .001), more negative emotions related to sexual experiences (P = .001), lower scores in all QoL domains (P < .001), and higher levels of psychopathological symptoms (P < .001). Controlling for pain effects, women whose FSFI scores indicated sexual dysfunction (n = 150) reported higher rates of sexual distress than women whose FSFI scores indicated normal sexual function (n = 169; P < .001). The scores also indicated fewer positive (P < .001) and more negative emotions (P < .001) related to sexuality, lower QoL (P < .001) and significantly higher psychological burden (P < .001). Moreover, women experiencing GP for ≥6 months reported significantly lower means on the FSFI total score (P < .05; especially in the desire, satisfaction, and pain domains), distress (P < .001), and emotions (P < .05) than women experiencing GP duration <6 months. No significant differences were found on the QoL and the psychopathological symptoms. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS GP is significantly pervasive, but a high percentage of sexual problems and related emotional suffering is overlooked. Raising awareness about this issue is critical, both among clinicians and the general public. STRENGTHS & LIMITATIONS The present study highlighted important characteristics of GP from a community sample; the results indicate problems related to pain experiences and their repercussions on sexual, psychological, affective health, and QoL. Major limitations are related to the use of self-report measures via a web-based study. CONCLUSION The results provide evidence of a lack of awareness regarding pain experiences as they relate to sexual functioning in women; clinicians would be advised to more fully investigate sexual functioning and psychosocial variables associated with GP during routine consultation beginning with the first onset of the symptoms. Nimbi FM, Rossi V, Tripodi F, et al. Genital Pain and Sexual Functioning: Effects on Sexual Experience, Psychological Health, and Quality of Life. J Sex Med 2020; 17:771-783.
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- Filippo Maria Nimbi
- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Institute of Clinical Sexology, Rome, Italy.
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- Center for Sexual Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Mt Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Counseling & Psychology, Texas A&M University Central Texas, Killeen, TX, USA
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Institute of Clinical Sexology, Rome, Italy
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Chong OT, Critchley HO, Horne AW, Fallon M, Haraldsdottir E. Chronic pelvic pain in women: an embedded qualitative study to evaluate the perceived benefits of the meridian balance method electro-acupuncture treatment, health consultation and National Health Service standard care. Br J Pain 2019; 13:244-255. [PMID: 31656631 DOI: 10.1177/2049463718814870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) - defined as intermittent or constant pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis of at least 6 months' duration, not occurring exclusively with menstruation or intercourse and not associated with pregnancy - is estimated to affect 6-27% of women worldwide. In the United Kingdom, over 1 million women suffer from CPP, which has been highlighted as a key area of unmet need. Current medical treatments for CPP are often associated with unacceptable side effects. A specific style of acupuncture, the meridian balance method electro-acupuncture (BMEA) and traditional Chinese medicine health consultation (TCM HC (BMEA + TCM HC = BMEA treatment)), may be effective for CPP in women. Aim Three focus group discussions and semi-structured telephone interviews were embedded in a randomised controlled feasibility trial to gain in-depth description of the perceived benefits of the participants' respective interventions. Methods Women with CPP were randomised into the BMEA treatment, TCM HC or National Health Service standard care (NHS SC). Focus group discussions were recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted post focus group discussions. Findings A total of 30 women were randomised into BMEA treatment, TCM HC or NHS SC. A total of 11 participants attended the three focus group discussions. Thematic analysis of focus group discussions showed: a perceived pain reduction, enhanced sleep, energy level and sense of well-being in the BMEA treatment and TCM HC groups; a dislike for the adverse effects of medications, frustration at the lack of effective treatment, heavy reliance on medications and services that are helpful, in the NHS SC group. Semi-structured telephone interviews showed that the methodology was acceptable to the participants. Conclusion The embedded focus group discussions captured the rich and complex narratives of the participants and provided insights into the perceived benefits of the BMEA treatment, TCM HC and NHS SC interventions.
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- Ooi Thye Chong
- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre (IGMM), The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre (IGMM), The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to analyze balance ability and posture in postmenopausal women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). METHODS This study includes a sample of 48 women with CPP recruited from the Gynecology Service of Virgen de las Nieves and San Cecilio Hospitals in Granada (Spain) and 48 healthy control women matched with respect to age and anthropometric characteristics. Outcome variables collected included: balance ability (Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test and Timed Up an Go Test) and posture (photogrammetry and Spinal Mouse). RESULTS Significant differences were found in all Mini Best Test subscales: total (P < 0.001), anticipatory (P = 0.002), reactive postural control (P < 0.001), sensory orientation (P < 0.001), and dynamic gait (P < 0.001), and all Timed Up and Go test subscales: alone (P < 0.001), with manual (P = 0.002) and cognitive task (P = 0.030). Significant differences were also found on spinal cervical angles with a forward head posture in women with CPP; global spine alignment exhibited more deviation in the women with CPP (P < 0.001); and a higher percentage of women with CPP (58%) presented with increased thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis. Cohen's d was used to calculate the effect size. Some subscales of balance and posture tests showed a large effect size (d ≥0.8), indicating a more consistent result. CONCLUSIONS Women with CPP presented poor balance including anticipatory, reactive postural control, sensory orientation, dynamic gait, and dual task-related conditions. Posture showed higher values on the dorsal angle and lower sacral inclination, less spine alignment, and a more prevalent posture with increased kyphosis and lumbar lordosis.
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Abdelsalam H. Clinical outcome of ovarian vein embolization in pelvic congestion syndrome. ALEXANDRIA JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajme.2016.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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- Hassan Abdelsalam
- Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
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Almeida GRD, Silvinato A, Simões RS, Buzzini RF, Bernardo WM. Pelvic congestion syndrome - treatment with pelvic varicose veins embolization. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2019; 65:518-523. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.65.4.518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Chong OT, Critchley HO, Williams LJ, Haraldsdottir E, Horne AW, Fallon M. The impact of meridian balance method electro-acupuncture treatment on chronic pelvic pain in women: a three-armed randomised controlled feasibility study using a mixed-methods approach. Br J Pain 2018; 12:238-249. [PMID: 30349698 DOI: 10.1177/2049463718776044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is estimated to affect 6%-27% of women worldwide. In the United Kingdom, over 1 million women suffer from CPP and it has been highlighted as a key area of unmet need. Standard treatments are associated with unacceptable side effects. The meridian balance method electro-acupuncture (BMEA), and traditional Chinese medicine health consultation (TCM HC) (BMEA + TCM HC = BMEA treatment) may be an effective adjunct to standard treatment. Aim The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility of a future trial, to determine the effectiveness of the BMEA treatment for CPP in women. The primary objectives were to determine recruitment and retention rates. The secondary objectives were to assess the effectiveness of the BMEA treatment and acceptability of the study's methodology. Methods Women with CPP were randomised into BMEA treatment (group 1), TCM HC alone (group 2) (each intervention administered twice weekly for 4 weeks) or National Health Service standard care (NHS SC, group 3). Primary outcomes were assessed by the proportion of eligible participants randomised, and the proportion of randomised participants who returned follow-up questionnaires. Interventions were assessed by validated pain/physical/emotional functioning questionnaires at baseline (0), 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Focus groups and semi-structured telephone interviews were embedded in the study. Results A total of 30 women (51% of those referred) were randomised over 8 months. Retention rates were 80% (95% confidence interval (CI): 74-96), 53% (95% CI: 36-70) and 87% (95% CI: 63-90), in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Qualitative data suggested a favourable trial experience in groups 1 and 3. Discussion Group 2 retention rate was problematic and has implications for our next trial. Conclusion Our study suggests that a future trial to determine the effectiveness of BMEA treatment for women with CPP is feasible but with modifications to the study design.
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- Ooi Thye Chong
- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre (IGMM), University of Edinburgh, UK
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Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:9415897. [PMID: 30363734 PMCID: PMC6180968 DOI: 10.1155/2018/9415897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Aim of the Study This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the current evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment (AT), including electroacupuncture or thread-embedding therapy in combination with modern technology, for chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women. Materials and Methods We searched 12 electronic databases up to December 2017. All randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of AT for CPP were considered. Results Four RCTs with 474 participants were included. The methodological quality of included studies was generally low. The results of meta-analysis of two studies showed that AT combined with conventional treatment (CT) was associated with significantly reduced CPP, based on the total effectiveness rate (n=277, mean difference = 1.29, confidence interval = 1.13 to 1.47, P=0.0001, I2 = 0%). Conclusions This review suggests the potential of AT combined with CT compared to CT alone for treating female CPP. However, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that AT can be recommended as a complementary and alternative (CAM) treatment for women with CPP. To draw a firm conclusion, future studies should require not only lager, more rigorously designed RCTs but also research on different AT types. Protocol Registration Number This study is registered with PROSPERO 2018 (CRD42018088627).
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Vincent K, Baranowski A, Bhattacharya S, Birch J, Cheong Y, Cregg R, Daniels J, Hewitt CA, Macfarlane GJ, Middleton L, Szubert W, Tracey I, Williams ACDC, Horne AW. GaPP2, a multicentre randomised controlled trial of the efficacy of gabapentin for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women: study protocol. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e014924. [PMID: 29391360 PMCID: PMC5879736 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects more than 1 million UK women with associated healthcare costs of £158 million annually. Current evidence supporting interventions when no underlying pathology is identified is very limited and treatment is frequently inadequate. Gabapentin (a GABA analogue) is efficacious and often well tolerated in other chronic pain conditions. We have completed a successful pilot randomised controlled trial Gabapentin for Pelvic Pain 1 (GaPP1) and here describe the protocol for our definitive multicentre trial to assess the efficacy of gabapentin in the management of CPP in women Gabapentin for Pelvic Pain 2 (GaPP2). METHODS AND ANALYSIS We plan to perform a double-blind placebo-controlled randomised multicentre clinical trial, recruiting 300 women with CPP from up to 40 National Health Service hospitals within the UK. After randomisation, women will titrate their medication (gabapentin or placebo) over a 4-week period to a maximum of 2700 mg or placebo equivalent and will then maintain a stable dose for a 12-week period. Response to treatment will be monitored with validated questionnaires and coprimary outcome measures of average and worst pain scores will be employed. The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that treatment with gabapentin has the potential to provide an effective oral treatment to alleviate pain in women with CPP in the absence of any obvious pelvic pathology. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been obtained from the Coventry and Warwick Research Ethics Committee (REC 15/WM/0036). Data will be presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. We will make the information obtained from the study available to the public through national bodies and charities. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN77451762; Pre-results.
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- Katy Vincent
- Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Pain Management Centre, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Pain Management Centre, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
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- Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Epidemiology Group, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
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Mitidieri AMDS, Gurian MBF, da Silva APM, Poli-Neto OB, Nogueira AA, Candido-Dos-Reis FJ, Rosa-E-Silva JC. Effect of Acupuncture on Chronic Pelvic Pain Secondary to Abdominal Myofascial Syndrome Not Responsive to Local Anesthetic Block: A Pilot Study. Med Acupunct 2017; 29:397-404. [PMID: 29279735 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2017.1248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective: Strong evidence shows that 85% of women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) have musculoskeletal disorders, such as abdominal myofascial pain syndrome (AMPS). The aim of this research was to assess the efficacy of local acupuncture treatment for women with CPP secondary to AMPS unresponsive to treatment with trigger-point injection. Materials and Methods: This pilot study involved 17 women with moderate-to-severe AMPS-related CPP. Acupuncture treatments were given at abdominal-wall trigger points once per week for 10 consecutive weeks. Pain relief was assessed with a visual analogue scale (VAS), the McGill questionnaire, and pressure dynamometer. Quality of life and psychosocial function (risk for anxiety and depression) were evaluated using the Short-Form-36 questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale. Assessments were performed at baseline and after 1, 3, and 6 months of treatment. Results: Both the VAS and McGill pain questionnaire showed significantly decreased pain intensity (VAS, P < 0.001; and McGill, P 0.049), and the effects were sustained even at 6 months after treatment. Conclusions: Acupuncture treatment was effective for the women who participated in this study, and the current authors believe that these preliminary results suffice to recommend performing randomized controlled trials.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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INTRODUCTION This brief review describes conservative treatment methods for pelvic venous congestion. Therapy options: The authors present an analysis of the efficacy of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ergot alkaloid derivatives, hormonal agents, venoprotective agents, and compression therapy in the treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) as well as indications for medical therapy. CONCLUSION The paucity of studies addressing this topic and the need for large multidisciplinary studies to explore the opportunities for non-surgical treatment of PCS are highlighted.
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- a Faculty of Surgery and Urology , Therapeutic Faculty of the N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University , Moscow , Russia
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- a Faculty of Surgery and Urology , Therapeutic Faculty of the N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University , Moscow , Russia
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Zhang X, Li M, Guan J, Wang H, Li S, Guo Y, Liu M. Evaluation of the sacral nerve plexus in pelvic endometriosis by three-dimensional MR neurography. J Magn Reson Imaging 2016; 45:1225-1231. [PMID: 27666420 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the feasibility of three-dimensional MR neurography (3D MRN) for the sacral plexus using sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts using different flip angle evolution (SPACE) sequences, and to demonstrate structural abnormalities in the pelvic nerve of women with pelvic endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patients with pelvic endometriosis and 20 healthy controls were examined by contrast-enhanced 3D short time inversion recovery T2-weighted imaging (CE 3D STIR T2WI) SPACE sequences on 3 Tesla MRI. Image quality and diagnostic confidence of the sequences in identifying abnormalities of the sacral plexus were analyzed and compared with conventional three-plane images of 2D turbo-spin echo T2-weighted images (2D TSE T2WI). The changes in the sacral plexus caused by endometrial lesions were evaluated. RESULTS The sacral plexus was clearly revealed in both healthy controls and patients with endometriosis on 3D STIR SPACE images. A good agreement was reached in the evaluation of both imaging quality (Kappa value [κ] = 0.73-1.00) and diagnostic confidence (κ = 0.66-0.81) when compared between the two independent readers. Abnormalities caused by endometriosis were identified in 17 patients, unilaterally in 10 patients, and bilaterally in 7 patients. Nerve fiber abnormalities of lumbar 5 (L5) were detected in 11 patients, of sacral 1 (S1) in 14 patients and of sacral 2 (S2) in 9 patients. CONCLUSION CE 3D STIR SPACE sequences demonstrate its significant capacity to investigate and map the sacral plexus, and reveal the compression and adhesion of the sacral plexus nerve as a result of ectopic lesions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2017;45:1225-1231.
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- Department of Radiology, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, First affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Lewis SC, Bhattacharya S, Wu O, Vincent K, Jack SA, Critchley HOD, Porter MA, Cranley D, Wilson JA, Horne AW. Gabapentin for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women (GaPP1): A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0153037. [PMID: 27070434 PMCID: PMC4829183 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0153037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2015] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects 2.1-24% of women. Frequently, no underlying pathology is identified, and the pain is difficult to manage. Gabapentin is prescribed for CPP despite no robust evidence of efficacy. We performed a pilot trial in two UK centres to inform the planning of a future multicentre RCT to evaluate gabapentin in CPP management. Our primary objective was to determine levels of participant recruitment and retention. Secondary objectives included estimating potential effectiveness, acceptability to participants of trial methodology, and cost-effectiveness of gabapentin. Women with CPP and no obvious pelvic pathology were assigned to an increasing regimen of gabapentin (300-2700 mg daily) or placebo. We calculated the proportion of eligible women randomised, and of randomised participants who were followed up to six months. The analyses by treatment group were by intention-to-treat. Interviews were conducted to evaluate women's experiences of the trial. A probabilistic decision analytical model was used to estimate cost-effectiveness. Between September 2012-2013, 47 women (34% of those eligible) were randomised (22 to gabapentin, 25 to placebo), and 25 (53%) completed six-month follow-up. Participants on gabapentin had less pain (BPI difference 1.72 points, 95% CI:0.07-3.36), and an improvement in mood (HADS difference 4.35 points, 95% CI:1.97-6.73) at six months than those allocated placebo. The majority of participants described their trial experience favorably. At the UK threshold for willingness-to-pay, the probabilities of gabapentin or no treatment being cost-effective are similar. A pilot trial assessing gabapentin for CPP was feasible, but uncertainty remains, highlighting the need for a large definitive trial.
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- Steff C. Lewis
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Gynaecology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Grampian, United Kingdom
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
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- Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Grampian, United Kingdom
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- MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
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Bach AM, Risoer MB, Forman A, Seibaek L. Practices and Attitudes Concerning Endometriosis Among Nurses Specializing in Gynecology. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2016; 3:2333393616651351. [PMID: 28462341 PMCID: PMC5342857 DOI: 10.1177/2333393616651351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2015] [Revised: 04/25/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting approximately 10% of fertile women. These women often have negative health care experiences. This study adds new knowledge about endometriosis care in a hospital setting and nurses' attitudes toward the disease. To explore how the personal attitudes of gynecological nurses, their specialized knowledge, and their clinical experiences influenced the way they conceptualized and cared for women with endometriosis, participant observations and semistructured interviews were conducted. Categorization of patients into certain kinds, with more or less legitimate needs, provided an important framework for practice. Specialized knowledge qualified the nurses' views of their patients and seemed to be conducive to sustained patient involvement. However, the organization of care based solely on medical specialization restricted a holistic approach. An important goal is, therefore, to investigate patients' perspectives of health and illness and to create participatory relationships with patients, regardless of their diagnosis.
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Chong OT, Critchley HOD, Horne AW, Elton R, Haraldsdottir E, Fallon M. The BMEA study: the impact of meridian balanced method electroacupuncture on women with chronic pelvic pain-a three-arm randomised controlled pilot study using a mixed-methods approach. BMJ Open 2015; 5:e008621. [PMID: 26576808 PMCID: PMC4654391 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects 3-4% of women worldwide. Proven treatments for CPP are limited and unsatisfactory. The meridian balance method (BM) electroacupuncture (EA) treatment (BMEA + Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Consultation (TCM HC) may be effective for CPP. Previous EA studies have demonstrated an analgesic effect. Large-scale studies on acupuncture for other chronic pain conditions suggest that patient-healthcare provider interaction might play a role in pain reduction. We propose a pilot study to explore the effectiveness of the meridian BMEA treatment in managing women with CPP to inform a future large randomised controlled trial. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A 3-armed randomised controlled pilot study is proposed with an aim to recruit 30 women with CPP in National Health Service (NHS) Lothian. Randomisation will be to BMEA treatment, TCM HC or standard care (SC). Validated pain, physical and emotional functioning questionnaires will be administered to all participants at weeks 0, 4, 8 and 12. Focus group discussions will be conducted when week 12 questionnaires are completed. The primary objective is to determine, recruitment and retention rates. The secondary objectives are to assess the effectiveness and acceptability of the proposed methods of recruitment, randomisation, interventions and assessment tools. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been obtained from the Scotland Research Ethics Committee (REC 14/SS/1022). Data will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02295111.
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- Ooi Thye Chong
- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Cancer Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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BACKGROUND Chronic pelvic pain in women represents a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic problem in the gynecological practice which is always a challenge when dealing with affected women. GYNECOLOGICAL CAUSES Possible gynecological causes are endometriosis, adhesions and/or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), pelvic varicosis and ovarian retention syndrome/ovarian remnant syndrome. Other somatic causes are irritable bowel syndrome, bladder pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis and fibromyalgia. PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS Psychosocial causes contributing to chronic pelvic pain are a high comorbidity with psychological factors, such as anxiety disorders and substance abuse or depression but the influence of social factors is less certain. The association with physical and sexual abuse also remains unclear. DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPY Important diagnostic steps are recording the patient history, a gynecological examination and laparoscopy. Multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches are considered to be very promising. Basic psychosomatic care and psychotherapy should be integrated into the therapeutic concept at an early stage.
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- F Siedentopf
- Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Martin-Luther-Krankenhaus, Caspar-Theyß-Str. 27-31, 14193, Berlin, Deutschland,
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Ayorinde AA, Macfarlane GJ, Saraswat L, Bhattacharya S. Chronic pelvic pain in women: an epidemiological perspective. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 11:851-64. [PMID: 26450216 DOI: 10.2217/whe.15.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is common in women of reproductive age and has a significant impact on quality of life, work efficiency and healthcare utilization. CPP can be a manifestation of many different, often multifactorial conditions, and in the absence of an identified cause, the management can be particularly challenging. High quality epidemiological studies would improve the understanding of CPP and identify risk factors which may be targeted for the development of appropriate management strategies. This review focuses on what is known about the prevalence, risk factors, individual and societal burden of CPP and outlines important management strategies.
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- Abimbola A Ayorinde
- Epidemiology Group, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- Epidemiology Group, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen AB25 2ZL, Scotland, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Overtreatment for Misdiagnosed Organic cause or Undertreatment for Idiopathic Chronic Pelvic Pain? JOURNAL OF ENDOMETRIOSIS AND PELVIC PAIN DISORDERS 2014. [DOI: 10.5301/je.5000183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is considered a symptom but also a syndrome with misunderstood pathophysiology and treatment options ranging from conservative management to opioid analgesia and surgical intervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of gynecological surgery in modifying presurgical pain status and reducing the postoperative analgesic use of patients suffering CPP. The second aim of the study was to analyze intraoperative and histological differences in patients who benefited from surgery versus those without benefit. Methods An observational study was conducted in 16 fertile women affected by CPP, treated by total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) to solve their pelvic pain. In 7 cases, undetected pelvic endometriosis was found. Results A complete resolution of pre-operative pain symptoms (score 0) occurred in 9 patients (56.2%), an occasional pelvic discomfort (score 1) in 2 cases (12.5%), 2 patients reported minimal benefit of pelvic pain (score 2), while in 3 cases, severe pain persisted (score 3). The correlation between intraoperative/histological features and reported symptoms after surgery showed that 7 of 9 patients (77.7%) who benefited from surgery were affected by an organic cause; while 5 women with minimal or no benefits from the surgery did not have any organic disease (idiopathic CPP). Conclusions If conservative treatment fails to treat CPP, investigative laparoscopy represents a necessary step to discriminate patients with misdiagnosed organic from idiopathic CPP, selecting those who will potentially benefit from hysterectomy. The role of concomitant appendectomy needs to be defined in surgical treatment of idiopathic CPP.
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Cosar E, Çakır Güngör A, Gencer M, Uysal A, Hacivelioğlu SO, Özkan A, Şen HM. Sleep disturbance among women with chronic pelvic pain. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2014; 126:232-4. [PMID: 24913201 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2013] [Revised: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 05/13/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of chronic pelvic pain (CPP), a debilitating condition, on sleep quality. METHODS The present case-control study enrolled women older than 18 years attending the Gynecology Clinic of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Hospital, Çanakkale, Turkey, with CPP between August 2011 and August 2012. The control group was selected from women attending the clinic for another complaint. Sleep quality was evaluated via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and differences between the groups were compared by t and χ(2) tests. RESULTS During the study period, 157 women were enrolled. Seventy-two had CPP symptoms, and 85 attended the clinic for other complaints. Poor sleep quality was found in 80% (n = 58) of the women with CPP, and 55% (n = 47) of the control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Women with CPP were found to have poor sleep quality. Sleep education should be recommended in psychiatry and neurology clinics to increase the awareness of sleeping problems among these women.
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- Emine Cosar
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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BACKGROUND Chronic pelvic pain is a common and debilitating condition; its aetiology is multifactorial, involving social, psychological and biological factors. The management of chronic pelvic pain is challenging, as despite interventions involving surgery, many women remain in pain without a firm gynaecological diagnosis. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of non-surgical interventions for women with chronic pelvic pain. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group Specialised Register. We also searched (from inception to 5 February 2014) AMED, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and LILACS. We handsearched sources such as citation lists, trial registers and conference proceedings. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on non-surgical management of chronic pelvic pain were eligible for inclusion. We included studies of women with a diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome or adhesions but excluded those with pain known to be caused by endometriosis, primary dysmenorrhoea (period pain), active chronic pelvic inflammatory disease or irritable bowel syndrome. We considered studies of any non-surgical intervention, including lifestyle, physical, medical and psychological treatments. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Study selection, quality assessment and data extraction were performed independently by two review authors. Meta-analysis was performed using the Peto odds ratio (Peto OR) for dichotomous outcomes and the mean difference (MD) for continuous outcomes, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The primary outcome measure was pain relief, and secondary outcome measures were psychological outcomes, quality of life, requirement for analgesia and adverse effects. The quality of the evidence was assessed by using GRADE methods. MAIN RESULTS Twenty-one RCTs were identified that involved non-surgical management of chronic pelvic pain: 13 trials were included in the review, and eight were excluded. The studies included a total of 750 women-406 women in the intervention groups and 344 in the control groups. Included studies had high attrition rates, and investigators often did not blind adequately or did not clearly describe randomisation procedures. Medical treatment versus placebo Progestogen (medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)) was more effective than placebo at the end of treatment in terms of the number of women achieving a greater than 50% reduction in visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score immediately after treatment (Peto OR 3.00, 95% CI 1.70 to 5.31, two studies, n = 204, I(2) = 22%, moderate-quality evidence). Evidence of benefit was maintained up to nine months after treatment (Peto OR 2.09, 95% CI 1.18 to 3.71, two studies, n = 204, I(2) = 0%, moderate-quality evidence). Women treated with progestogen reported more adverse effects (e.g. weight gain, bloatedness) than those given placebo (high-quality evidence). The estimated effect of lofexidine on pain outcomes when compared with placebo was compatible with benefit and harm (Peto OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.11 to 1.61, one study, 39 women, low-quality evidence). Women in the lofexidine group reported more adverse effects (including drowsiness and dry mouth) than women given placebo (moderate-quality evidence). Head-to-head comparisons of medical treatments Head-to-head comparisons showed that women taking goserelin had greater improvement in pelvic pain score (MD 3, 95% CI 2.08 to 3.92, one study, n = 47, moderate-quality evidence) at one year than those taking progestogen. Women taking gabapentin had a lower VAS pain score than those taking amytriptyline (MD -1.50, 95% CI -2.06 to -0.94, n = 40, low-quality evidence). Study authors reported that no statistically significant difference was observed in the rate of adverse effects among women taking gabapentin compared with women given amytriptyline. The study comparing goserelin versus progestogen did not report on adverse effects. Psychological treatment Women who underwent reassurance ultrasound scans and received counselling were more likely to report improved pain than those treated with a standard 'wait and see' policy (Peto OR 6.77, 95% CI 2.83 to 16.19, n = 90, low-quality evidence). Significantly more women who had writing therapy as a disclosure reported improvement in pain than those in the non-disclosure group (Peto OR 4.47, 95% CI 1.41 to 14.13, n = 48, very low-quality evidence). No difference between groups in pain outcomes was noted when other psychological therapies were compared with standard care or placebo (quality of evidence ranged from very low to low). Studies did not report on adverse effects. Complementary therapy Distension of painful pelvic structures was more effective for pain when compared with counselling (MD 35.8, 95% CI 23.08 to 48.52 on a zero to 100 scale, one study, n = 48, moderate-quality evidence). No difference in pain levels was observed when magnetic therapy was compared with use of a control magnet (very low-quality evidence). Studies did not report on adverse effects.The results of studies examining psychological and complementary therapies could not be combined to yield meaningful results. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Evidence of moderate quality supports progestogen as an option for chronic pelvic pain, with efficacy reported during treatment. In practice, this option may be most acceptable among women unconcerned about progestogenic adverse effects (e.g. weight gain, bloatedness-the most common adverse effects). Although some evidence suggests possible benefit of goserelin when compared with progestogen, gabapentin as compared with amytriptyline, ultrasound versus 'wait and see' and writing therapy versus non-disclosure, the quality of evidence is generally low, and evidence is drawn from single studies.Given the prevalence and healthcare costs associated with chronic pelvic pain in women, RCTs of other medical, lifestyle and psychological interventions are urgently required.
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- Ying C Cheong
- University of SouthamptonObstetrics and GynaecologyLevel F, Princess Anne HospitalCoxford RoadSouthamptonUKSO16 5YA
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- University of SouthamptonObstetrics and GynaecologyLevel F, Princess Anne HospitalCoxford RoadSouthamptonUKSO16 5YA
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- University College LondonResearch Department of Clinical, Educational & Health PsychologyGower StreetLondonUKWC1E 6BT
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Li WY, Liabsuetrakul T, Stray-Pedersen B, Li YJ, Guo LJ, Qin WZ. The effects of mode of delivery and time since birth on chronic pelvic pain and health-related quality of life. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2013; 124:139-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2013] [Revised: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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SUMMARY The treatment of chronic pelvic pain in both females and males is a challenge for pain clinicians. Standard therapies are multimodal in nature with use of behavioral, medical and procedural therapeutics. In recent years, our understanding of the neurobiology of this disorder has improved and novel approaches have focused on neuromodulatory options, novel pharmacology and complementary/alternative medicine options. This review briefly examines newly employed therapeutic options, while restating currently utilized options. The current state-of-the-art treatment includes focal therapies for identified pathologies and empiric trials of other options for care when precise sources of the chronic pelvic pain are ill defined.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA
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Manganaro L, Porpora MG, Vinci V, Bernardo S, Lodise P, Sollazzo P, Sergi ME, Saldari M, Pace G, Vittori G, Catalano C, Pantano P. Diffusion tensor imaging and tractography to evaluate sacral nerve root abnormalities in endometriosis-related pain: A pilot study. Eur Radiol 2013; 24:95-101. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-013-2981-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Revised: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Triolo O, Laganà AS, Sturlese E. Chronic pelvic pain in endometriosis: an overview. J Clin Med Res 2013; 5:153-63. [PMID: 23671540 PMCID: PMC3651065 DOI: 10.4021/jocmr1288w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) could be considered nowadays a deep health problem that challenges physicians all over the world. This because its aetiology is still unclear, the course of the disease could vary a lot among different patients and through time in the same patient, and the response to treatments is not every time successful. Among women who underwent laparoscopy for CPP, endometriosis is found in about 1/3 of the cases, while only 25% of women with histological confirmed endometriosis are asymptomatic. A wide range of variables may exert their influence on the resulting pain syndrome in endometriosis; for example, score according to American society for reproductive medicine (rASRM), size of the sub-peritoneal and pelvic wall implants, Douglas obliteration, previous surgery. It is widely accepted nowadays that central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) seems to influence each other and this interconnection play a key role in pain modulation. Moreover, the phenomena induced by endometriosis in the pelvis, including the breakdown of peritoneal homeostasis and the induction of the production of proinflammatory and proangiogenic cytokines, are responsible of altered innervations and modulation of pain pathways in these patients. There are many proposed medical and surgical approach to treat this painful syndrome, although there is necessity of more efforts to create new non-invasive strategies that set a more accurate diagnosis of the causes of endometriotic-related CPP, and therefore facilitate its eradication.
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- Onofrio Triolo
- Department of Pediatric, Gynecological, Microbiological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Messina - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric, Gynecological, Microbiological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Messina - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric, Gynecological, Microbiological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Messina - Messina, Italy
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Choi JS, Kim HY. Nutritional Treatment: New Strategy for Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain. KOSIN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2013. [DOI: 10.7180/kmj.2013.28.1.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Jong Soon Choi
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Korea
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Pal S, Ray S, Rudra A, Maitra G. Chronic female pelvic pain. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN 2013. [DOI: 10.4103/0970-5333.119325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Horne AW, Critchley HOD, Doust A, Fehr D, Wilson J, Wu O, Jack S, Porter M, Lewis S, Bhattacharya S. GaPP: a pilot randomised controlled trial of the efficacy of action of gabapentin for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women: study protocol. BMJ Open 2012; 2:e001297. [PMID: 22685224 PMCID: PMC3371581 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2012] [Accepted: 05/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects >1 million UK women. Annual healthcare costs are estimated at >£150 million. Proven interventions for CPP are limited, and treatment is often unsatisfactory. Gabapentin is increasingly prescribed due to reports of effectiveness in other chronic pain conditions, but there are insufficient data supporting value in CPP specifically. The mechanism by which gabapentin exerts its analgesic action is unknown. Given the prevalence and costs of CPP, the authors believe that a large, multicentre, placebo-controlled, double-blind randomised controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin in management of CPP is required. The focus of this study is a pilot to inform planning of a future randomised controlled trial. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The authors plan to perform a two-arm, parallel, randomised controlled pilot trial. The authors aim to recruit 60 women with CPP in NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian (UK) and randomise them to gabapentin or placebo. Response to treatment will be monitored by questionnaire compared at 0, 3 and 6 months. The primary objective is to assess recruitment and retention rates. The secondary objectives are to determine the effectiveness and acceptability to participants of the proposed methods of recruitment, randomisation, drug treatments and assessment tools and to perform a pretrial cost-effectiveness assessment of treatment with gabapentin. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been obtained from the Scotland A Research Ethics Committee (LREC 12/SS/0005). Data will be presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN70960777.
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- Andrew W Horne
- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Martínez B, Canser E, Gredilla E, Alonso E, Gilsanz F. Management of Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain Associated with Endometriosis Refractory to Conventional Treatment. Pain Pract 2012; 13:53-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2012.00559.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Loving S, Nordling J, Jaszczak P, Thomsen T. Does evidence support physiotherapy management of adult female chronic pelvic pain? A systematic review. Scand J Pain 2012; 3:70-81. [PMID: 29913781 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjpain.2011.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2011] [Accepted: 12/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background and purpose Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating condition among women with a major impact on health-related quality of life, work productivity and health care utilisation. The exact prevalence of chronic pelvic pain is not known, but 3.8% is commonly suggested. Musculoskeletal dysfunction is frequently cited as a possible aetiology. Physiotherapy is therefore recommended as one treatment modality. The aim of this systematic review was to source and critically evaluate the evidence for an effect of physiotherapy on pain, physical activity and quality of life in the treatment of female CPP. Methods Electronic databases, conference proceedings, text books and clinical guidelines were searched for quantitative, observational, and prospective clinical intervention studies of female chronic pelvic pain where physiotherapy was a sole or significant component of the intervention. Trial inclusion, data extraction according to predefined criteria and risk of bias assessment were performed by two independent authors. Methodological quality of the included clinical intervention studies was assessed using The Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias. Review Manager (RevMan) version 5.0 was used for data analysis. Effect estimates (relative risk, mean difference and mean change) with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for the above outcomes. For significant outcomes the numbers needed to treat were calculated. Results The search strategy identified 3469 potential articles. Of these, 11 articles, representing 10 studies, met the inclusion criteria. There were 6 randomised clinical trials, 1 cohort study and 3 case series. Methodological quality was dependent on study type. Accordingly, level of evidence was judged higher in randomised clinical trials than in the other study types. Physiotherapy treatments varied between studies and were provided in combination with psychotherapeutic modalities and medical management. This did not allow for the 'stand-alone' value of physiotherapy to be determined. Heterogeneity across the studies, with respect to participants, interventions, outcome measures and times of follow-up, prevented meta-analysis. Narrative synthesis of the results, based on effect estimates and clinically relevant pain improvement, disclosed some evidence to support an effect of multidisciplinary intervention and Mensendieck somatocognitive therapy on female chronic pelvic pain. Conclusion Chronic pelvic pain in women is a major health care problem with no specific therapies and poor prognosis. There seems to be some evidence to support the use of a multidisciplinary intervention in the management of female chronic pelvic pain. Somatocognitive therapy is a new approach that appears to be promising and randomised clinical trials are underway in order to establish its evidence base. Implications Based on the findings of this review, recommendations for physiotherapy in chronic pelvic pain clinical guidelines, textbooks and narrative reviews should be interpreted with caution due to the lack of a sufficient evidence base. Only small and largely non-randomised studies have been undertaken of physiotherapeutic interventions and this greatly limits the available evidence on which to base clinical practice. High quality randomised clinical trials are therefore urgently needed.
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- Multidisciplinary Pain Centre, Department of Anaesthesiology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gynaecology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Gökyıldız Ş, Beji NK. Chronic pelvic pain: gynaecological and non-gynaecological causes and considerations for nursing care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL NURSING 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-771x.2011.01137.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Romão APMS, Gorayeb R, Romão GS, Poli-Neto OB, dos Reis FJC, Rosa-e-Silva JC, Barbosa HDF, Nogueira AA. Chronic pelvic pain: multifactorial influences. J Eval Clin Pract 2011; 17:1137-9. [PMID: 20630008 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01485.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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RATIONALE Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common and complex disease whose cause is often clinically inexplicable, with diagnosis and treatment being more difficult. From a clinical viewpoint, CPP is defined as non-cyclic, non-menstrual pain lasting at least 6 months and sufficiently severe to interfere with habitual activities and requiring clinical or surgical treatment. Thus, CPP is a syndrome resulting from a complex interaction of the nervous, musculoskeletal and endocrine systems and also influenced by psychological and sociocultural factors. CPP is influenced by emotional aspects with an impact on quality of life, and involving high costs for health services. Its aetiology is not always clear and a cure or significant improvement of symptoms is not always obtained with the treatments employed, with constant frustration of the professionals involved. It can be seen that its treatment is often unsatisfactory, simply providing temporary relief of symptoms. METHODS In the present study, we reviewed the bibliography regarding pelvic pain, with emphasis on emotional aspects and on the importance of a multidimensional approach to the care for these patients. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS New investigations are needed to clarify these relations and interventions in a more effective manner. Interdisciplinary care can minimize the impact of the disease, helping the patients to cope with symptoms and improving their quality of life.
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Nelson P, Apte G, Justiz R, Brismeé JM, Dedrick G, Sizer PS. Chronic Female Pelvic Pain-Part 2: Differential Diagnosis and Management. Pain Pract 2011; 12:111-41. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2011.00492.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Apte G, Nelson P, Brismée JM, Dedrick G, Justiz R, Sizer PS. Chronic Female Pelvic Pain-Part 1: Clinical Pathoanatomy and Examination of the Pelvic Region. Pain Pract 2011; 12:88-110. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2011.00465.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nossier SA. Editorial. J Egypt Public Health Assoc 2011; 86:1-2. [PMID: 21527833 DOI: 10.1097/01.epx.0000395580.93381.fa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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- Samia A Nossier
- Family Health Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria, Egypt
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Cheong YC, Smotra G, Farquhar C. Non surgical interventions for the management of chronic pelvic pain. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Pérez-Medina T, Álvarez J, Degollada M, de Santiago J, Lara A, Pascual A, Pérez Milán F, Crowe AM. Documento de consenso del Grupo de Trabajo sobre las Adherencias de la sección de endoscopia de la SEGO. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pog.2010.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Somprasit C, Tanprasertkul C, Suwannarurk K, Pongrojpaw D, Chanthasenanont A, Bhamarapravatana K. Transvaginal color Doppler study of uterine artery: is there a role in chronic pelvic pain? J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2010; 36:1174-8. [PMID: 20722981 DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01284.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To determine the value of transvaginal color Doppler study of uterine artery and investigate the differences in blood flow of uterine artery among women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). MATERIAL & METHODS A total of 50 female patients were recruited. The study group consisted of 25 women with CPP of possible gynecological origin. Twenty-five women without CPP made a control group. All women were examined using transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonogram after negative finding of pelvic examination. The mean pulsality index (PI) and resistant index (RI) of the uterine arteries were recorded and compared. RESULTS The mean ages were 36.6 ± 10.6 and 32.0 ± 6.7 years in the study group and control group, respectively. The duration of pain ranges from 6-48 months (mean, 14.8). The mean PI and RI values of the uterine arteries in patients with CPP were significantly lower than in the control group; PI = 2.12 ± 0.78, 2.76 ± 0.84 and RI = 0.79 ± 0.19, 0.89 ± 0.05, respectively (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Doppler flow indices demonstrated significant increase of uterine arteries vascularization in CPP women related to pelvic causes. Transvaginal ultrasound with noninvasive Doppler study could be a useful primary investigation for CPP women, especially when financial resource is an issue.
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- Charintip Somprasit
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand.
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Cheong YC, Singh S, Stones W. Surgical interventions for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women. Hippokratia 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ying C Cheong
- University of Southampton; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Level F, Princess Anne Hospital Coxford Road Southampton UK SO16 5YA
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- St Bartholomew's Hospital; Centre for Reproductive Medicine; Little Britain London UK EC1A 7BE
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- The Aga Khan University; Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; PO Box 30270-00100 GPO Nairobi Kenya SO16 5YA
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Abdominal myofascial pain syndrome must be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2009; 147:21-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2008] [Revised: 05/06/2009] [Accepted: 06/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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