Abstract In ovarian stimulation cycles for IVF/ICSI, a defective luteal phase occurs in almost all patients as a result of the multifollicular development and supraphysiological hormonal levels, which inhibit the…
Abstract In vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes are strongly correlated with the number of mature oocytes retrieved following controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) (). Cumulative live birth rates continuously increase with the…
Abstract Patients with pelvic pain are often told that their pain is “all in their head.” In many years of seeing patients for pelvic pain I have never seen one…
Abstract Pelvic floor muscle spasm is one of the most common reason for pelvic pain, and it often coexists with other pelvic pain conditions. Oral muscle relaxants do not seem…
Abstract Pelvic pain is one of the most difficult human conditions to diagnose and treat. The pelvis is composed of a complicated network of somatic and visceral nerves; connective tissues;…
Abstract Sexual dysfunction is present in almost every patient with chronic pelvic pain and often is a most significant problem that patients experience. This is in addition to a significant…
Abstract Polypropylene mesh implants have been widely used for treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Although they have been shown to be effective in the treatment of these…
Abstract Postoperative pain is a common problem in gynecology and other surgical specialties. The risk of postsurgical pain is higher in patients undergoing surgery for pain conditions or who have…
Abstract Pelvic nerve disorders are often an unrecognized cause of pelvic pain. Multiple nerves innervate the pelvis and perineum and they may get injured in surgery, childbirth, or accidents. Knowledge…
Abstract In our practice pudendal neuralgia is defined as pain in the area of innervation of pudendal nerve. Pudendal nerve entrapment is compression of the nerve by scar tissue, ligaments,…
