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Published on: May 3, 2024
Chronic pelvic pain: a dilemma
Asha Santosh1, Hammad Bin Liaquat, Nagina Fatima
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Karachi, Pakistan.
Diagnostic laparoscopy effectively identified gynecological causes of chronic pelvic pain, with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease being most common. This study highlights the multifactorial nature of this condition in women.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Surgical Diagnostics
Background:
- Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects numerous women.
- Its etiology is often multifactorial and complex.
- Diagnostic laparoscopy is a key tool for investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To ascertain the prevalence of gynecological factors contributing to CPP.
- To analyze the correlation between these factors and patient demographics.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 50 patients over 1.5 years.
- Diagnostic laparoscopy was performed after initial investigations.
- Patients were recruited from the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.
Main Results:
- The most frequent gynecological causes identified were Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (20%), endometriosis (14%), and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (12%).
- A significant proportion of patients (56%) were from lower socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
- The 25-34 years age group with parity 1-5 was most represented.
Conclusions:
- Diagnostic laparoscopy is highly effective in identifying gynecological etiologies of CPP.
- CPP is a common condition with diverse causes.
- Understanding demographic associations can aid in diagnosis and management.
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