European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 2005
Review Historical ArticleA historical perspective on pregnancy-related low back and/or pelvic girdle pain.
The growing interest in pregnancy-related low back and/or pelvic girdle pain has invoked research projects to this subject. Although it seems a modern syndrome, historical articles show that pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) was already known centuries ago. ⋯ These differences can be explained by the use of different definitions and descriptions of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain between studies. In conclusion, it is necessary to search for an evidence-based overall definition of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain in order to provide more knowledge about incidence rates, etiologic factors and other related subjects.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 2005
Ovarian cysts in tamoxifen-treated women with breast cancer.
The objective of this study was to detect any ovarian changes in tamoxifen-treated breast cancer patients. ⋯ : In cases with ovarian cyst formation during tamoxifen treatment of breast cancer, discontinuation of tamoxifen followed by monitoring is quite a reasonable way to proceed in most cases. Surgical intervention should be carried out when cysts are >5 cm in diameter.