Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Aug 2014
Case ReportsVulvodynia and proctodynia treated with topical baclofen 5 % and palmitoylethanolamide.
The prevalence of idiopathic vulvodynia and proctodynia is high. Pain management with anti-depressants and anti-epileptics may induce undesirable side effects. Therefore, topical baclofen cream and palmitoylethanolamide might be new therapeutic options. ⋯ Topical baclofen and palmitoylethanolamide can be a viable treatment option in chronic vulvodynia and proctodynia.
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of local infiltration analgesia on post-operative pain following TVT-O: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized study.
To evaluate the effect of a protocol of local anesthesia and epinephrine associated with sedo-analgesia on post-TVT-O pain in comparison with infiltration of saline and epinephrine. ⋯ This randomized study seems to indicate that systematic infiltration before TVT-O positioning with local anesthetic may reduce immediate post-operative pain.
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of bupivacaine-soaked spongostan in cesarean section wound on postoperative maternal health.
To investigate the efficacy of bupivacaine-soaked spongostan in cesarean section wound for postoperative anxiety level, satisfaction and early postpartum depression rate. ⋯ Placement of bupivacaine-soaked spongostan into the cesarean section wound resulted in decreased postoperative anxiety level and postpartum depression rate and increased satisfaction.
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized trial of long-term effects of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on chronic pelvic pain.
To evaluate the long-term effects of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) on quality of life in women with chronic pelvic pain. ⋯ PTNS is a minimally invasive treatment method that leads to decrease in pain severity and improvement in quality of life in women with chronic pelvic pain with effects continuing at 6 months.
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of two oral contraceptive forms containing cyproterone acetate and drospirenone in the treatment of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
To compare the effects of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) containing cyproterone acetate and drospirenone in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). ⋯ Cyproterone acetate containing OCs seem to be more effective to treat clinical hirsutism in patients with PCOS after 12 months of treatment.