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This research investigates the comorbidity of chronic pelvic pain and irritable bowel syndrome in women.

January 1, 1996Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology

Chronic pelvic pain and gynecological symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome

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This research investigates the comorbidity of chronic pelvic pain and irritable bowel syndrome in women.
Evaluated 60 women with irritable bowel syndrome and 26 with inflammatory bowel disease in an urban gastroenterology clinic.
Utilized the National Institute of Mental Health Diagnostic Interview Schedule and the Briere Child Maltreatment Interview to assess symptoms and history of pelvic pain.
Conducted logistic regression to analyze predictors of comorbidity.
Chronic pelvic pain reported in 35.0% of irritable bowel syndrome patients vs. 13.8% of inflammatory bowel disease patients (p < 0.05).
Women with both conditions had significantly higher rates of dysthymic disorder, panic disorder, somatization disorder, and childhood sexual abuse history.
Mean number of somatization symptoms best predicted the occurrence of both irritable bowel syndrome and chronic pelvic pain.

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Epidemiological study finds higher gynecological symptoms and psychiatric issues in women with both conditions, suggesting an overlap that requires evaluation.

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Walker et al. (1996) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a10fa928102eb4b66eed705 https://doi.org/10.3109/01674829609025662

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Epidemiological study finds higher gynecological symptoms and psychiatric issues in women with both conditions, suggesting an overlap that requires evaluation.

Chronic pelvic pain and gynecological symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome

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Chronic pelvic pain and gynecological symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome

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