Pain research & management

BACKGROUND: For its high prevalence, diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, and serious burden on affected individuals and societies, chronic pain is considered a public health priority worldwide. However, there is a paucity of data regardi…

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) has a complex etiology and a high degree of coprevalence with other chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs). Evidence suggests that central sensitization contributes to these conditions; however, the psychologi…

PurposeThis study aimed to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to characterize global research patterns, scientific output, and emerging trends in the treatment of female chronic pelvic pain (CPP).MethodsPublications related to fe…

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a heterogeneous clinical condition affecting both women and men, but acupoint selection patterns across CPP-related randomized trials have not been systematically characterized. OBJECTIVE: To identi…

BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and cognitive problems. This systematic review aimed to characterise the perioperative experiences of FMS patie…

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 …

BACKGROUND: Genital/pelvic pain penetration disorder (GPPPD) decreased mental and physical functioning, reduced quality of life, and reduced feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness, all of which impair the ability of women with GPPPD to en…

OBJECTIVES: Evodia rutaecarpa (ER) is a well-known herbal Chinese medicine traditionally used for analgesia in dysmenorrhea, headaches, abdominal pain, etc. Notably, the analgesic effect of wine-processed Evodia rutaecarpa (PER) was more po…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic and estrogen-dependent pelvic inflammatory disease, which may have various causes, such as oxidative stress. Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and pelvic pain are well-known symptoms of endometriosis. The pre…

PURPOSE: The aim of the research was to conduct an assessment of the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and associated factors among Polish women. Patients and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Polish women using an online questi…

UNLABELLED: Introduction. Lower back pain (LBP) is almost a problem of civilizations. Quite often, it is a consequence of many years of disturbed distribution of tension within the human body caused by local conditions (injuries, hernias, s…

BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is the commonest gynecological disorder in young women of reproductive age, and there is not always satisfactory relief of pain treated by common medications. Therefore, acupuncture has been used as an …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of paracervical block (PB) and IV sedation (IVS) on women's pain perception during operative hysteroscopy. METHODS: A total of 84 patients with uterine polyps were randomiz…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia with subdiaphragmatic lidocaine at the beginning of surgery versus spinal anesthesia in pain reduction for gynecological laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: …

Background. Pain is commonly experienced following surgical procedures. Suboptimal management is multifactorial. Objectives. The primary objective was to assess whether patients used a device (Navimed) to self-report pain over and above a n…

BACKGROUND: In recent years, numerous studies have considered endometriosis to be a subclinical, local inflammatory process in the pelvic peritoneum, the main symptom of which is pain. OBJECTIVES: To assess pain intensity and pain-related …

BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome of the pelvic floor (MPSPF) is a common disease in the context of chronic pelvic pain (CPP); however, there is currently no gold-standard test to diagnose it. OBJECTIVE: To validate the turns-amplitude …

Pediatric chronic pain is widespread, under-recognized and undertreated. Best management usually involves a multimodal approach coordinated by a multidisciplinary team. The present commentary specifically discusses common pharmacological ap…

BACKGROUND: While chronic pain appears to be relatively common, published population prevalence estimates have been highly variable, partly due to differences in the definition of chronic pain and in survey methodologies. OBJECTIVES: To es…

The entire primary care record of six patients attending a community-based education/exercise self-management program for chronic noncancer pain (YMCA Pain Exercise/Education Program [Y-PEP]) was reviewed. Medical visits, consultations and …

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain significantly impacts women's quality of life in the domain of sexual function. Treatment aimed at improving the sexual function of women living with chronic pain is minimal or absent within an interdisciplinary reh…

BACKGROUND: Within the past 10 years, cognitive-behavioural pain management models have moved beyond the traditional focus on coping strategies and perceived control over pain, to incorporate mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches. Pa…