International urogynecology journal

Endometriosis and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) frequently coexist in women with chronic pelvic pain, yet overlapping symptoms and non-standardized diagnostic pathways often delay recognition of dual pathology. We pro…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Bladder endometriosis (BE) represents a rare yet clinically significant manifestation of deep infiltrating endometriosis. It is frequently underdiagnosed owing to nonspecific urinary symptoms and the coexistence…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: This study is aimed at describing the morphometry of the pelvic floor for a large population of women with persistent pelvic pain (PPP) compared with those without pain. METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional s…

Introduction and hypothesisWhether treatment setting impacts periurethral bulking efficacy is unknown. We hypothesized that periurethral bulking treatment failure rates would be greater for office versus operating room procedures.MethodsA r…

Introduction and hypothesisThe objectives of this video are to provide an overview of autologous grafts, flaps, and biologic grafts for use in vaginal lengthening procedures and to discuss management of shortened vaginal length with differi…

Introduction and hypothesisWe aimed to develop and validate a clinically applicable risk assessment model for identifying women at a high risk of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) based on a retrospective practice.MethodsThis study enrolled patie…

Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to investigate the expressions and significance of IGF-1, pAKT, pS6, and type I and type III collagens in uterosacral ligaments of patients with pelvic organ prolapse (POP).MethodsA total of 38 p…

Introduction and hypothesisChronic pelvic pain affects approximately 25% of women. Despite its prevalence, health care providers often find it challenging and may feel underprepared to offer effective care.MethodsUsing the metaphor of a tre…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: A link between pelvic and genital pain, dyspareunia, and increased pelvic floor muscle (PFM) tone is an area of controversy. Additionally, it has been postulated that increased PFM tone can limit the ability to …

Female bladder pain syndrome (FBPS), previously known as interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, is a life-altering and morbid condition that occurs primarily in female patients and can be variable in presentation. Given the absence of…

Introduction and hypothesisThis study is aimed at evaluating the clinical efficacy of matrix radiofrequency combined with myofascial manipulation in the treatment of myofascial pelvic pain (MPP) and to assess its effects on pain relief and …

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Urinary tract endometriosis (UTE) commonly presents with urinary urgency, frequency, retention, and hesitancy. Although surgical excision consistently improves storage symptoms postoperatively, voiding dysfuncti…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Telehealth is becoming more common, but there is a paucity of literature investigating the role of telehealth in perioperative gynecologic care. The authors hypothesized that patients evaluated via telehealth 4 …

Introduction and hypothesisIn 2025, the retroverted uterus will be more formally recognized with a section in the Female Reproductive System Chapter of Gray's Anatomy. This study examines all available publications to develop a detailed his…

Introduction and hypothesisPelvic floor myofascial pain (PFMP) is a common but underrecognized component of chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor disorders symptoms with limited, well-studied treatment modalities. Our objective was to determ…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterised by urinary urgency, with or without incontinence, often accompanied by daytime frequency and nocturia, in the absence of urinary tract infection or other identifiable ca…

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…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is poorly understood with both the aetiology and pathophysiology being unknown. Symptoms overlap with other disorders, such as overactive bladder (OAB) and chronic pelvic pain disorde…

Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to investigate the correlation between endogenous vaginal microecological alterations and female pelvic organ prolapse (POP).MethodsPatients who underwent vaginal hysterectomy were retrospectivel…

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…

Introduction and hypothesisCongenital cervicovaginal agenesis in the presence of a functional endometrium is a rare Müllerian anomaly. The management ranges from hysterectomy historically to various reconstructive procedures more recently. …

Introduction and hypothesisAs interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) likely represents multiple pathophysiologies, we sought to validate three clinical phenotypes of IC/BPS patients in a large, multi-center cohort using unsupe…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Robotics-assisted laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (RALSH) with concomitant apical robotics-assisted POP repair provides advantages of minimally invasive procedures; however specimen removal without intra…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Painful bladder syndrome (PBS) is frequently associated with deep endometriosis (DE), and both conditions cause chronic pelvic pain (CPP), which often impairs sleep quality. This study was aimed at analyzing the…