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: Pelvic floor dysfunctions are common in women with endometriosis. Currently available assessment tools are limited to isolated domains that do not allow for a comprehensive multidimensional evaluation. This stud…

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…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between hormonal contraception (HC) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) among premenopausal women in the Boston Area Community Health Survey. METH…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Deep endometriosis (DE) may be associated with chronic pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, psychological distress, and impaired quality of life, though relationships remain poorly characte…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Endometriosis may contribute to the onset of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) but data on urologic and bowel symptoms in endometriosis patients are scant. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of PF…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) often persists despite repeated organ-directed evaluation and treatment. We proposed that integrating disease-specific diagnosis with pain-mechanism phenotyping would provide a more cli…

Introduction and hypothesisThe surgical approach to hysterectomy influences the risk of urological injuries, but the optimal technique for minimizing this risk remains unclear. Our objective was to evaluate, through a network meta-analysis …

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Whether 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. METHOD…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The 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 diffe…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: We 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. METHODS: This study enrolled…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The 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). METHODS: A total o…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Chronic 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. METHODS: Using the metaphor of…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: To identify the incidence of occult endometrial cancer diagnosed following hysterectomy for the repair of pelvic organ prolapse, and compare patient outcomes to a control cohort of preoperatively diagnosed endom…

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 HYPOTHESIS: This 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 an…

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 HYPOTHESIS: In 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 h…

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 HYPOTHESIS: Although 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' perspec…