Erin T. Carey

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a challenging condition that affects up to 15% of females in the United States. Like other chronic pain syndromes, CPP is impacted by various biopsychosocial factors and necessitates a multimodal strategy for ef…

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent, chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus, affecting approximately 10% of individuals of reproductive age. It contributes to chronic pel…

Introduction: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LNG-IUDs) can be effective treatments for benign gynecological conditions, but there may be ethno-racial differences in how patients receive treatment. Methods: Data were from a h…

INTRODUCTION: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LNG-IUDs) can be effective treatments for benign gynecological conditions, but there may be ethno-racial differences in how patients receive treatment. METHODS: Data were from a …

Background and Objectives: After hysterectomy, patients are counseled on behavioral limitation, such as avoiding vaginal intercourse and heavy lifting, to try to optimize healing. There are limited data on the benefits of these restrictions…

OBJECTIVES: Evidence regarding risk for hysterectomy following treatment for benign gynecological conditions with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is limited. We assess whether race and ethnicity are associated with …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, a chronic noncancerous gynecologic condition commonly characterized by disruptive physical and psychosocial symptoms, can be disabling. Individuals in the United States with endometriosis who are unable to work be…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of decisional regret regarding preoperative fertility preservation choices after gender-affirming surgery or removal of reproductive organs. DESIGN: Cross-sectional. SETTING: University-based prati…

Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility, pelvic pain, and dysmenorrhea and there are prior case reports of lesion detection using an 18F-fluoroestradiol (FES) tracer with positron emission tomography (PET). We aimed to further invest…

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a challenging condition affecting an estimated 15% of females in the United States. Multiorgan system dysfunction results in the complex clinical pain presentation. Similar to other chronic pain syndromes, CPP i…

INTRODUCTION: Pathways to diagnosis for women with endometriosis are frequently characterised with delays. Internationally, women face significant barriers and times to diagnosis. The prolonged time without a diagnosis may result in treatme…

AIMS: This protocol describes a study aiming to: (1) describe pathways and experiences of women's symptom recognition, appraisal and management of endometriosis; and (2) identify differences in pathways and experiences among a socioeconomic…

Background: • Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic condition associated with pain and infertility, affecting up to 30% of women • Treatment of endometriosis often includes a combination of medical and surgical management • Short term impro…

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina E.T.C. is a consultant for Teleflex Surgical and a medical expert for mesh litigation. Correspondence: Erin T. Carey, MD, MSCR, Department of…

Chronic pelvic is a multifaceted condition that often has both peripheral and central generators of pain. Despite its high prevalence, the evaluation and management of a pelvic pain patient often present many challenges to the practicing gy…

This article reviews the limited evidence for treating chronic pelvic pain and offers recommendations for the primary care physician on providing symptomatic relief in the absence of diagnosed pathology.

Advancements in further understanding the pathophysiology of chronic pelvic pain syndromes continue to direct therapy. The mechanisms of chronic pelvic pain are often multifactorial and therefore require a multidisciplinary approach. The fi…

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 FINDINGS…

OBJECTIVE: To examine pain and biopsychosocial correlates over time for women with persistent postsurgical pain after surgery for endometriosis. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of women who underwent any endometriosis surgery between 2003 a…