Importance Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a challenging condition that affects an estimated
26% of the world's female population. Chronic pelvic pain accounts for 40% of …

Introduction The assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) overactivity is part of a
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …

At least 15% to 20% of women suffer from chronic pelvic pain, which is defined as pain
occurring in the abdomen or pelvis for at least 14 days per month and is severe enough to …

Background Myofascial pain is characterized by the presence of trigger points, tenderness to
palpation, and local or referred pain, and commonly involves the pelvic floor muscles in men …

Background No current standardized set of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) outcome measures
have been specifically tested for their applicability in a general female chronic pelvic pain …

Purpose To assess function and prevalence of spasms and trigger points of the pelvic floor
muscles in women with deep endometriosis. Methods One hundred and four (104) patients …

Introduction Overactive pelvic floor (OPF) muscles are defined as muscles that do not relax,
or may even contract, when relaxation is needed, for example, during micturition or …

Aim This study aimed to compare the prevalence of pelvic musculoskeletal dysfunctions in
women with and without Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP). Materials &Methods A total of 84 …

Objectives The aims of the study were to systematically review the literature and to
synthesize the evidence for the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injection to the pelvic floor …

Introduction and hypothesis Myofascial pain arising from pelvic floor muscles occurs in
women with vaginismus, interstitial cystitis and endometriosis but is often overlooked. The …