PELVIC PAIN

This study tested whether applying heat or cold packs during childbirth can reduce perineal pain (pain in the area between the vagina and anus) after delivery. 115 women having their first vaginal birth took part. Researchers measured pain levels and checked for tears or healing.…

This study tested whether inserting a cold tube into the vagina can reduce pelvic floor muscle pain in women. 165 women with this type of pain were randomly assigned to use either a cold tube or a room-temperature tube. Researchers measured pain levels right after the treatment a…

This study tested a small hormone pellet placed under the skin to treat pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. The pellet slowly releases gestrinone, a hormone that may reduce pain with fewer side effects than pills. About 100 women aged 18-50 with confirmed deep endometriosis and …

This study looked at whether a TENS unit, a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses through the skin, can help reduce pain during endometriosis flare-ups. Forty women with surgically confirmed endometriosis tracked their pain, medication use, and bleeding for three month…

This study tested a program called PEEPS for people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Over eight weeks, participants attended group sessions with a doctor, pain psychologist, physical therapist, and yoga instructor. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain int…

This study tested two remote, non-drug programs for women with long-term pelvic pain. One was a web-based cognitive-behavioral program designed for pelvic pain, and the other was a physical activity app. The goal was to see if these approaches could improve sexual function, physi…

This study looked at whether a mild, below-sensation level nerve stimulation (called sub-threshold DRG stimulation) can reduce chronic pain better than a sham (device turned off). Twenty adults who already have a nerve stimulator implant and had good pain relief from standard the…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, to help women with endometriosis manage pelvic pain. 64 women aged 18-49 with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels and quality of life to see if EFT could provide relief.

This study adapted a questionnaire called the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia to measure fear of movement specifically in people with pelvic pain. 170 adults with chronic pelvic pain filled out surveys to test how reliable and accurate the new questionnaire is. No treatments were g…

This study looked at whether a quick, non-invasive handheld ultrasound with artificial intelligence can accurately measure bladder fullness in girls and young women with lower belly pain. The goal was to see if this AI tool could help doctors know when the bladder is full enough …

This study measured levels of a protein called ANGPTL4 in 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if this protein could be a better marker for diagnosing the condition than current tests. Researchers compared blood and fluid samples to look for link…