The myometrial-cervical ratio: Can a simple sonographic measurement improve diagnosis of adenomyosis in a regional setting?

Introduction: Adenomyosis is histologically defined by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in the myometrium. Ultrasound findings of adenomyosis are being redefined to better diagnose adenomyosis pre-operatively.

Methods: A single-centre retrospective study was performed at a regional hospital.

Pelvic pain: What are the symptoms and predictors for surgery, endometriosis and endometriosis severity.

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common condition which significantly impacts the quality of life and wellbeing of many women. Laparoscopy with histopathology is recommended for investigation of pelvic pain and identification of endometriosis with concurrent removal. Never-the-less, the association between endometriosis and pelvic pain is challenging, with endometriosis identified in only 30-50% of women with pain.

The characteristics of women recommended a laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain at a tertiary institution.

Background: Clinician and patient factors impact on the management of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) with medical, surgical or combined approaches possible, although none have proven superior.

Aims: To understand the characteristics of women offered laparoscopic pelvic surgery for CPP.

Materials And Methods: We performed an observational study of women referred with CPP.

Chronic pelvic pain - pain catastrophizing, pelvic pain and quality of life.

Background and aims Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) impacts significantly on the lives of women. Negative coping responses such as pain catastrophizing are thought to be significant in predicting both pain severity and outcome. The combined effect of the individual's response to pain and its severity on their quality of life (QoL) has not been well studied in women with CPP.