PELVIC PAIN

This study tested whether a handheld ultrasound device with artificial intelligence could quickly measure bladder fullness in young women with belly or pelvic pain. The goal was to see if this approach helps doctors know when the bladder is full enough for a pelvic ultrasound, po…

This study tested a small pellet placed under the skin that slowly releases a hormone called gestrinone to treat pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. About 100 women with confirmed endometriosis and ongoing pain after surgery took part. The goal was to see if the pellet is safe a…

This study tested a program called PEEPS for people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Over eight weekly sessions, participants learned about mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, and pain coping strategies, while getting support from peers and clinicians. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether placing a cold tube in the vagina for 10 minutes can reduce pelvic floor muscle pain in women. 165 women with pelvic pain used either a cold or room-temperature tube. Researchers measured pain changes right after use and after two weeks of daily use.

This study tested two remote, non-drug programs for women with chronic pelvic pain: a self-guided cognitive-behavioral program called My Pelvic Plan and a physical activity app called Bend. Researchers wanted to see if these programs could improve sexual function, physical functi…

This study looked at whether very low-level electrical stimulation of nerves near the spine can reduce chronic pain more than a sham (inactive) device. Twenty adults who already have a nerve stimulator implant took part. Each person received both the real low-level stimulation an…

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 offers a low-cost, ea…

This study tested whether using heat or cold packs during childbirth can lessen perineal pain after delivery. 115 women having their first vaginal birth took part. Researchers measured pain levels and healing. The goal was to find a simple, drug-free way to improve comfort after …

This study tested whether a TENS unit, a small device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can reduce pain during endometriosis flares. Forty women with surgically confirmed endometriosis tracked their pain for three months without the device, then for three months…

This study looked at 384 women having their first C-section to compare two methods of closing the uterus: one layer of stitches vs. two layers. The goal was to see which method leads to better scar healing and fewer problems like pain or irregular bleeding. Researchers used ultra…

This study adapted and tested a questionnaire called the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia for people with pelvic pain (TSK-PP). Researchers wanted to see if it reliably measures fear of movement in this group. 170 adults with chronic pelvic pain filled out the questionnaire and othe…

This study measured levels of a protein called ANGPTL4 in the blood and pelvic fluid of 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if this protein could be a better marker for the disease than the current CA-125 test. Researchers hope it might lead to …