Caroline Smith

ORCID: 0000-0002-7828-0597 · 22 papers in corpus · active 2017-2022

Study types

  • article 16
  • preprint 6

Condition tags

  • endometriosis 21
  • chronic_pelvic_pain 12
  • mesh:D004715 7
  • dysmenorrhea 6
  • mesh:D017699 5
  • dyspareunia 3
  • adenomyosis 1
  • infertility 1
preprint 2022
·doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1247940/v2

Abstract Objective: Menstrual cycle-related conditions, such as dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding, are common amongst those under 25 years. Despite having significant impact on work, education, and social activities, most do not seek medical …

preprint 2022
·doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1247940/v1

Abstract Menstrual cycle-related conditions, such as dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding, are common amongst those under 25. Despite having significant impact on work, education, and social activities, most do not seek medical advice, preferrin…

article 2021
BMC complementary medicine and therapies ·doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03355-6

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women is persistent, intermittent cyclical and non-cyclical lower abdominal pain, lasting for more than 6 months. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a popular treatment option for women's health c…

preprint 2021
·doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1164738/v1

Abstract Background Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) causes non-cyclical pelvic pain, period pain, fatigue and other painful symptoms. Current medical and surgical management strategies are often not sufficient to manage these symptoms and may lea…

preprint 2021
·doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-244673/v1
article 2021
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) ·doi:10.1089/acm.2021.0068

Background: Endometriosis causes deleterious effects on the lives of sufferers across multiple domains impacting quality of life. Commonly utilized pharmaceutical interventions offer suboptimal efficacy in addition to potentially intolerabl…

article 2021
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) ·doi:10.1089/acm.2021.0004

Objective: To determine the acceptability and feasibility of acupuncture for the treatment of endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain. Design: A prospective, randomized controlled feasibility study. Setting: Outpatient setting in Sydney, …

article 2021
Trials ·doi:10.1186/s13063-021-05265-x

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar to that of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity and is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain. Current non-surgical treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories…

article 2020
Scientific reports ·doi:10.1038/s41598-020-73389-2

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects a significant number of women worldwide. Internationally, people with endometriosis report significant negative impact across many areas of their life. We aimed to use an online survey using the EndoCost to…

preprint 2020
·doi:10.1101/2020.06.16.20133231

Abstract Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects a significant number of women worldwide. Internationally, people with endometriosis report significant negative impact across many areas of their life. We aimed to use an online survey using the En…

preprint 2020
·doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-128420/v1
article 2019
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC ·doi:10.1016/j.jogc.2019.08.033
article 2019
Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/dez003

STUDY QUESTION: Does the uterine vasculature play a localized role in promoting stromal cell decidualization in the human endometrium? SUMMARY ANSWER: Our study demonstrated that hemodynamic forces induced secretion of specific endothelial …

article 2019
BMC complementary and alternative medicine ·doi:10.1186/s12906-019-2431-x

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has a significant negative impact on the lives of women, and current medical treatments often do not give sufficient pain relief or have intolerable side effects for many women. The majority of women with primary d…

article 2019
·doi:10.1016/j.aimed.2019.03.014
article 2019
PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0223316

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis has a significant cost of illness burden in Europe, UK and the USA, with the majority of costs coming from reductions in productivity. However, information is scarce on if there is a differing impact between endo…

article 2019
·doi:10.1016/j.aimed.2019.03.013
article 2017
·doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5181964.v1

Treatment of endometriosis related chronic pelvic pain: study protocol v3. (DOCX 74 kb)

article 2017
·doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5181964

Treatment of endometriosis related chronic pelvic pain: study protocol v3. (DOCX 74 kb)

article 2017
·doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5181970

SPIRIT 2013 Checklist: recommended items to address in a clinical trial protocol and related documents. (DOC 120 kb)

article 2017
·doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5181970.v1

SPIRIT 2013 Checklist: recommended items to address in a clinical trial protocol and related documents. (DOC 120 kb)

article 2017
Pilot and feasibility studies ·doi:10.1186/s40814-017-0152-9

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain worldwide. Non-surgical treatments are effective for only 30-50% of women and have a significant side effect burden that leads to high discontinuation rates. Surgery …