Prevalence of chronic pelvic pain and primary dysmenorrhea in women of reproductive age in Ecuador

Carmen Yolanda de Las Mercedes Villa Rosero, Suleimy Cristina Mazin, Antônio Alberto Nogueira, José Antonio Vargas-Costales, Júlio César Rosa e Silva, Francisco José Cândido dos Reis, Omero Benedicto Poli‐Neto
In: BMC Women's Health · 2022 · vol. 22(1) , pp. 363 · doi:10.1186/s12905-022-01948-y · PMID:36056424 · PMC9438184 · W4294176798
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BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and primary dysmenorrhoea are debilitating conditions that can impair the quality of life of affected women. These conditions are frequently neglected, delaying proper diagnosis and healthcare provision. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of CPP and primary dysmenorrhoea in Ecuador and identify potential variables associated with their occurrence. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in an urban neighbourhood of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. A total of 2397 participants of 14-49 years of age were included. The data were collected through questionnaires administered by trained interviewers.The crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated using a log-binomial regression model. The correlation between pain intensity catastrophising of symptoms were statistically analysed. RESULTS: The prevalence of CPP and primary dysmenorrhoea was 9.8% and 8.9%, respectively. Irritative urinary symptoms, primary dysmenorrhoea, and underlying mental disorders were associated with CPP, while smoking, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep disturbance, dyspareunia, and mental disorders were associated with primary dysmenorrhoea. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of CPP and primary dysmenorrhoea in Ecuador was similar to that in other Latin American countries. Primary dysmenorrhoea is a risk factor of CPP, and less than a quarter of women are undergoing treatment for the condition. Our findings reinforce the importance of healthcare interventions in anticipating the diagnosis of these conditions in women of reproductive age.

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