Pelvic floor, abdominal and uterine tenderness in relation to pressure pain sensitivity among women with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pelvic floor pain, abdominal wall pain, and central nervous system pain amplification can be contributing factors in chronic pelvic pain (CPP), however; limited research has investigated the association of pelvic floor, abdominal, and uterine tenderness with central nervous system pain amplification. We assessed whether pressure pain thresholds on the non-dominant thumbnail, a marker of central nervous system pain amplification, were associated with pelvic floor, abdominal, and uterine tenderness among women with endometriosis or CPP.

Study design

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 88 females with endometriosis and/or CPP. Abdominal (6 locations), pelvic floor (6 locations) and uterine (1 location) tenderness were assessed via a standardized physical exam.

SUBMITTER: Shafrir AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8449805 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature