BACKGROUND: There are limited data on pelvic pain among transgender men and gender diverse people, and the impact of testosterone on pelvic pain is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: Characterize the prevalence and correlates of chronic pelvic …
Differential expression of cytokines, specifically those involved in the inflammatory immune system, has been documented in fibroid tissue and plasma of women with and without fibroids (1, 2). It is thought that these cytokines may contribu…
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Learning to evaluate and treat chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is an established curriculum objective within the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS). Our aim was to investigate current educational experie…
BACKGROUND: Uterine artery embolization is an effective and safe technique for the treatment of uterine fibroids, but its use remains controversial for women who wish to procreate. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to study the clinical, anatomi…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The objective of this study is to review an evidence-based approach to surgical treatment of key chronic pelvic pain (CPP) contributors emphasizing the importance of preoperative evaluation and counseling. RECENT FINDING…