INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: There is a relative lack of data regarding how patients weigh various factors when choosing a treatment strategy for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Our aim is to describe patient experienc…
PURPOSE: This study sought to identify patterns of self-reported regret after hysterectomy. METHODS: Women undergoing hysterectomy for a benign indication were recruited in the 2 weeks prior to surgery. Women reported demographics and comp…
IMPORTANCE: Patient-centered care integrates the highest clinical standards with patient preferences surrounding their treatment. Increasing focus is being placed on the identification of patient-centered outcomes to optimize the impact of …
PURPOSE: Previous reports indicate many women may not have a firm grasp on likely outcomes of different hysterectomy procedures. This study aimed to assess women's self-reported expectations of how they think their anatomy will change after…
INTRODUCTION: Identifying risk factors for post ablation pain is a critically important task. Data on individual predictors of postablation pain are mixed and conflicting. Our objective was to identify various patient characteristics associ…
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether body mass index (BMI) was associated with self-reported pain, well-being, or procedure satisfaction in the 3 months after hysterectomy. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort study that recruited women undergoing hys…