The pelvic floor (PF) is made of muscles, ligaments, and fascia, which ensure organ statics,
maintain muscle tone, and are involved in contractions. This review describes the myofascial …

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

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 …

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects a significant proportion of women worldwide And has a
negative impact on several aspects of these women's lives including mental health, work …

Endometriosis, traditionally associated with cisgender women, should be recognized as a
significant issue for transgender men. This perspective highlights the need to address the …

Background A chronic anal fissure is a common, painful condition with great impact on daily
life. The exact pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated and treatment varies. A large …

Background The association between pelvic pain and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) tone in
women with persistent noncancer pelvic pain (PNCPP) is unclear. Aim To synthesize the …

Background Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome is a highly prevalent
syndrome. Previous studies showed that extracorporeal shockwave therapy and myofascial …

Background Alterations in pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function have been observed in women
with persistent noncancer pelvic pain (PNCPP) as compared with women without PNCPP; …

Background Chronic anal fissure (CAF) is a common, bothersome condition frequently
accompanied by pelvic floor complaints. Despite current guidelines, optimal management is …