PELVIC PAIN

This study tested whether a quick, non-invasive handheld ultrasound with artificial intelligence can measure bladder fullness and help decide when a girl is ready for a pelvic ultrasound. Researchers enrolled 520 females aged 8 to 21 with lower abdominal pain in the emergency dep…

This study tested whether a low-level electrical stimulation of nerves near the spine (DRG stimulation) can reduce chronic pain better than a placebo (sham). Twenty adults who already have a DRG stimulator implanted took part. Each person received both active stimulation and sham…

This study tested whether applying heat or cold therapy during childbirth can reduce perineal pain after delivery. 115 women having their first vaginal birth took part. Researchers measured pain levels and healing to see if thermotherapy helps.

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 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. The goal was to see if EFT could reduce pain and improve quality of life.

This study tested a program called PEEPS for people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Over eight weeks, participants attended group sessions led by a pain psychologist, physical therapist, and yoga instructor, focusing on peer support, education, and mindfulness. The goal w…

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 adapted a questionnaire called the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia to measure fear of movement specifically in people with pelvic pain. Researchers tested the new version with 170 adults who have chronic pelvic pain to see if it is a reliable and valid tool. Participants…

This study looked at whether a protein called ANGPTL4 could be a better marker for endometriosis than the current test (CA-125). Researchers measured ANGPTL4 levels in the blood and pelvic fluid of 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if higher A…