Below the Belt: Understanding Pelvic Pain & Reproductive Health blogTO
Endometriosis-the growth of uterine-like tissue outside the uterus-is a devastating disease that severely reduces the quality of life of those affected, resulting in missed days from school and work due …
Uterine fibroids and endometriosis are among the most common conditions encountered in gynaecological practice. Fibroids affect 30-70% of women, with up to half experiencing symptoms that significantly impair quality of …
Endometriosis is a disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, leading to dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, dysuria, and infertility. The latter has been related to implantation …
Cyclic and noncyclic chronic pelvic pain (CPP) represent a major problem for both affected patients and healthcare providers due to its effects on physical and mental health. In times of …
Central sensitization (CSS), a condition where the central nervous system amplifies pain signals, may impact response to treatment of chronic pain conditions. The objective of this study is to determine …
Superior hypogastric plexus block (SHPB) is an established treatment for chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Anatomical variations can significantly complicate interventional pain procedures.
To evaluate the impact and diagnostic accuracy of an endometriosis-specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol on the management of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).
Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological symptom among reproductive-aged women, associated with substantial pain and decreased quality of life. Previous studies have suggested that inflammatory and hormonal fluctuations linked to …
Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome, also known as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, is a rare congenital anomaly resulting from abnormal development of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts, characterized by …