Tania Di Renna

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and related genital pain are disabling and multifaceted, but understudied in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people. METHODS: In this scoping review, we mapped evidence on prevalence, aetiology, a…

BACKGROUND: Many Canadians experience prolonged pain, uncertainty, and stigma before receiving an endometriosis diagnosis, with delays averaging 11 years from symptom onset. Endometriosis, defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue …

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory condition associated with chronic pelvic pain, delayed diagnosis and substantial impacts on physical and mental health. Many young adults (aged 18–25) experience symptoms for years befo…

INTRODUCTION: Not only is chronic pain more prevalent in women but also the intersection between chronic pain and reproductive health adds complexity in pain management strategies and care plan development. Despite this, it remains unclear …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is prevalent in approximately 6-10% of all women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, infertility, and pain during intercourse. Despite reporting symptoms, women wait ar…

BACKGROUND: Persistent pelvic pain is pain sensed in or around the pelvis and is often associated with negative cognitive, behavioral, sexual, and emotional consequences. The lack of interprofessional persistent pelvic pain management progr…

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common disorder in women that includes complex interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors. Accessibility to interprofessional, biopsychosocial CPP care remains a challenge f…