Lowder JL

No ORCID on file · 10 papers in corpus · active 2010-2024

Study types

  • other 1

Condition tags

  • chronic_pelvic_pain 2
  • interstitial_cystitis 1
other 2024
A Treatment Algorithm for High-Tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005536

OBJECTIVE: To develop evidence- and consensus-based clinical practice guidelines for management of high-tone pelvic floor dysfunction (HTPFD). High-tone pelvic floor dysfunction is a neuromuscular disorder of the pelvic floor characterized …

2024
Believing women: a qualitative exploration of provider disbelief and pain dismissal among women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome from the MAPP research network.
International urogynecology journal ·doi:10.1007/s00192-023-05677-0

Introduction and hypothesisAlthough allusions to the importance of a good physician-patient relationship are present throughout the interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) literature, qualitative analysis of patients' perspecti…

2024
Genital Pain and the Spectrum of Bladder-Related Symptoms: Findings from the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium RISE FOR HEALTH Study, USA.
International urogynecology journal ·doi:10.1007/s00192-024-05868-3

Introduction and hypothesisWomen with vulvovaginal or genital pain more commonly experience interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and urinary tract infections. However, the relationship between genital pain and bladder health…

2024
Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Flares: A Comprehensive, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Peer-Reviewed Flare Literature.
The Journal of urology ·doi:10.1097/ju.0000000000003820

PurposeWe sought to systematically review and summarize the peer-reviewed literature on urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome flares, including their terminology, manifestation, perceived triggers, management and prevention strategies, impa…

2023
Myofascial urinary frequency syndrome is a novel syndrome of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms associated with myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction.
Scientific reports ·doi:10.1038/s41598-023-44862-5

This study describes a novel, distinct phenotype of urinary symptoms named "myofascial urinary frequency syndrome" (MUFS) present in one-third of individuals presenting with urinary frequency. In addition to a characteristic symptom constel…

2021
Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Risk of Surgical Complications and Posthysterectomy Hospitalization among Women Undergoing Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions.
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2020.12.032

Study objectiveEvaluate whether 30- and 90-day surgical complication and postoperative hospitalization rates after hysterectomy for benign conditions differ by race/ethnicity and whether the differences remain after controlling for patient,…

2021
Regional Performance of Apical Support Procedures at Time of Hysterectomy for Benign Indications: What Is the Role of Surgeon Training?
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery ·doi:10.1097/spv.0000000000000904

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to determine factors associated with performance of concomitant apical support procedures (ASPs) with benign hysterectomy at a regional medical system.MethodsBenign hysterectomies performed within 1 …

2020
Racial/Ethnic Disparities/Differences in Hysterectomy Route in Women Likely Eligible for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.003

Study objectiveEvaluate racial/ethnic variation in hysterectomy surgical route in women likely eligible for minimally invasive hysterectomy.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingMultistate including Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and…

2013
Hysterectomy surgery trends: a more accurate depiction of the last decade?
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2013.01.022

ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to describe trends in hysterectomy route at a large tertiary center.Study designWe reviewed all hysterectomies performed at Magee-Womens Hospital from 2000 to 2010. This database was chosen over large…

2010
Lower urinary tract injury in women in the United States, 1979-2006.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.01.013

ObjectiveWe sought to determine age-adjusted rates (AARs) of lower urinary tract injury and incidence in selected inpatient gynecologic and obstetric procedures.Study designWe utilized the National Hospital Discharge Survey, 1979-2006. AARs…