Vulvodynia is one the most common causes of pain during sexual intercourse in
premenopausal women. The burden of vulvodynia in a woman's life can be devastating due …

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women is defined as noncyclical and persistent pain lasting
more than six months perceived to be related to the pelvis. There are many etiologies that …

Purpose: This descriptive study aimed to assess the characteristics of pelvic pain and
explore predictive factors for pelvic pain in transgender (trans) individuals using testosterone …

Migraine, the leading cause of disability in the population aged below 50, is associated with
functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders (FGIDs) such as functional nausea, cyclic vomiting …

Gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is used by many transgender people to reduce
gender incongruence and improve psychological functioning. As GAHT shares many …

The female athlete is seen as a specialist population meaning female considerations, such
as pelvic floor dysfunction, are not widely taught within sports medicine. Females have …

Background Vulvodynia, including generalized vulvodynia and vestibulodynia, affects at
least 8% to 16% of people with a vulva and may have a negative impact on one's quality of …

Background High betrayal trauma (HBT), or interpersonal trauma perpetrated by someone
close, is linked to dissociation and shame, while trauma perpetrated by someone less close …

Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is effective in reducing bladder hypersensitivity and increasing
capacity through the effects of anti-inflammation in the bladder urothelium; however, studies …

Background Pelvic pain has cognitive, behavioral, sexual, and emotional consequences.
Nurses involved in pelvic floor rehabilitation clinics have contacts with patients reporting …