Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) is a prevalent and debilitating condition among women of reproductive age. Endometriosis, characterized by the presence of endometrial‐like tissue outside the uterus, is a leading cause of CPP, yet its diagnosis is often delayed due to the nonspecific nature of symptoms and the need for invasive diagnostic procedures. To investigate the prevalence of endometriosis in women presenting with chronic pelvic pain at a tertiary hospital. This cross‐sectional, hospital‐based study included 200 women presenting with CPP. Comprehensive gynecological examinations, ultrasound findings and laparoscopic confirmations of endometriosis (when available) were analyzed. The study applied descriptive and inferential statistics to explore the association between CPP and endometriosis. The prevalence of endometriosis in women with CPP was found to be significant. Detailed results will discuss the correlation between the severity of CPP and the presence of endometriosis, types of endometriosis observed and other comorbid conditions identified during the study. This study highlights the significant association between CPP and endometriosis, underscoring the importance of considering endometriosis as a differential diagnosis in women with CPP.
How to cite this article:
Mahindra Walvekar, Ankush Ajmera and Shyam Kumar Sirsam. The Prevalence of Endometriosis in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Cross‐Sectional Hospital‐Based Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.2.428.432
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