Biopsychosocial profile of women with pelvic organ prolapse: A systematic review

L Carroll, C O'Sullivan, C Perrotta… - Women's …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Female pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition associated with significant impact on
women's lives from a biopsychosocial perspective. The aim of this systematic review is to …

Effectiveness of botulinum toxin for treatment of symptomatic pelvic floor myofascial pain in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

MR Meister, A Brubaker, S Sutcliffe, JL Lowder - Urogynecology, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Objectives The aims of the study were to systematically review the literature and to
synthesize the evidence for the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injection to the pelvic floor …

Guideline No. 445: management of chronic pelvic pain

C Allaire, PJ Yong, K Bajzak, J Jarrell, N Lemos… - Journal of Obstetrics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective To provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of chronic
pelvic pain in females. Target Population This guideline is specific to pelvic pain in …

A pilot trial of movement-based pelvic floor physical therapy to address pelvic floor myofascial pain and lower urinary tract symptoms

MR Meister, S Sutcliffe, C Ghetti, CM Chu… - International …, 2023 - Springer
Introduction and hypothesis Pelvic floor myofascial pain (PFMP) is associated with lower
urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The objective of this study was to test movement-based …

A systematic review of diagnostic tests to detect pelvic floor myofascial pain

SC Kapurubandara, B Lowes, UM Sansom-Daly… - International …, 2022 - Springer
Introduction and hypothesis Myofascial pain arising from pelvic floor muscles occurs in
women with vaginismus, interstitial cystitis and endometriosis but is often overlooked. The …

The case for comorbid myofascial pain—a qualitative review

S Vulfsons, A Minerbi - … Journal of Environmental Research and Public …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Myofascial pain syndrome is widely considered to be among the most prevalent pain
conditions, both in the community and in specialized pain clinics. While myofascial pain …

Women with chronic pelvic pain demonstrate increased lumbopelvic muscle stiffness compared to asymptomatic controls

L Proulx, K Brizzolara, M Thompson… - Journal of Women's …, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Background: Although lumbopelvic muscle stiffness is commonly clinically assessed in
women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), it has not been objectively quantified in this …

Depression partially mediates the association of adverse childhood experiences with pain intensity in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome: results from a cross …

K Piontek, C Apfelbacher, G Ketels, C Brünahl… - Pain …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Objective Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as emotional and physical
maltreatment, are linked to chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) in adults. Psychological …

A Pilot randomized controlled trial of vaginal cryotherapy for the treatment of pelvic floor myofascial pain

H Morsy, M Meister, T Spitznagle, C Scott… - International …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction and hypothesis Pelvic floor myofascial pain (PFMP) is a common but
underrecognized component of chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor disorders symptoms with …

National urogynecology research agenda: a path forward for advancing the treatment and management of pelvic floor disorders

GC Dunivan, MF Ackenbom, M Alperin, JT Anger… - …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) recognizes the importance of
evaluating the conditions women face throughout their lives, including conditions that …