ArticleBMC women's health2022
Prevalence of chronic pelvic pain and primary dysmenorrhea in women of reproductive age in Ecuador.
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- Efficacy of Electroacupuncture for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- FIGO-IPPS consensus statement: Addressing the global unmet needs of women with chronic pelvic pain.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025Article
- Prevalence of chronic pelvic pain and associated factors among indigenous women of reproductive age in Ecuador.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Pain as a disease in the new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11): Latin American expert consensus.Pain management · 2024Review
- Primary dysmenorrhea and its associated factors among female high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2024Article
- Menstrual health among young adults in Latin America and the Caribbean: A scoping review and evidence-gap map.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic pelvic pain (CPP) and primary dysmenorrhoea are debilitating conditions that can impair the quality of life of affected women. These conditions are frequently neglected, delaying proper diagnosis and healthcare provision. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of CPP and primary dysmenorrhoea in Ecuador and identify potential variables associated with their occurrence.
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey in an urban neighbourhood of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. A total of 2397 participants of 14-49 years of age were included. The data were collected through questionnaires administered by trained interviewers.The crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated using a log-binomial regression model. The correlation between pain intensity catastrophising of symptoms were statistically analysed.
resultsThe prevalence of CPP and primary dysmenorrhoea was 9.8% and 8.9%, respectively. Irritative urinary symptoms, primary dysmenorrhoea, and underlying mental disorders were associated with CPP, while smoking, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep disturbance, dyspareunia, and mental disorders were associated with primary dysmenorrhoea.
conclusionsThe prevalence of CPP and primary dysmenorrhoea in Ecuador was similar to that in other Latin American countries. Primary dysmenorrhoea is a risk factor of CPP, and less than a quarter of women are undergoing treatment for the condition. Our findings reinforce the importance of healthcare interventions in anticipating the diagnosis of these conditions in women of reproductive age.
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