Recurrent pelvic pain in women

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This prospective survey investigated pain pathologies and sex differences in a random population from Turin, Italy, using questionnaires about demographics, pain characteristics, and medical history.

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This prospective survey investigated pain pathologies across various ages and identified potential gender differences by comparing a random population of women from Turin, Italy, with a male control group. The researchers utilized questionnaires to gather detailed data on menstrual pain, delivery history, familial tendencies, medication usage, and previous surgical operations among the female participants. The study aimed to highlight distinct patterns in pain characteristics and management between sexes, focusing specifically on recurrent pelvic issues within the female cohort. Relevance to endometriosis: listed as one indication for GnRH antagonists, though the paper's main focus is uterine fibroids.

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We conducted a prospective survey from January to September 1999 on a random population from the city of Turin, Italy, to highlight pain pathologies at various ages and possible differences between sexes. By means of a questionnaire, women were asked about age, profession, marital status, menstrual pain, type of delivery, number of children, onset and presence of pain of any type. Pain-related questions included its characteristics, familial tendencies, treatment, type, duration, daily and monthly quantity of medication taken, habits, previous pathologies, or surgical operations. A control group of men was investigated.
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We conducted a prospective survey from January to September 1999 on a random population from the city of Turin, Italy, to highlight pain pathologies at various ages and possible differences between sexes. By means of a questionnaire, women were asked about age, profession, marital status, menstrual pain, type of delivery, number of children, onset and presence of pain of any type. Pain-related questions included its characteristics, familial tendencies, treatment, type, duration, daily and monthly quantity of medication taken, habits, previous pathologies, or surgical operations. A control group of men was investigated. Similar content being viewed by others

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Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Adult Female Humans Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Prospective Studies Recurrence Self Medication Surveys and Questionnaires

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