Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy, II: Symptoms and clinical signs

Pelvic pain in pregnancy appears to be a problem that is increasing. This study was undertaken to describe and analyze the relationship between subjective symptoms, daily disability, and clinical findings in women with symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy Out of 1600 pregnant women 2...

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Published in:Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica 1999-02, Vol.78 (2), p.111-115
Main Authors: Hansen, Annette, Jensen, Dorte Vendelbo, Wormslev, Merete, Minck, Helle, Johansen, Susie, Larsen, Elisabeth Clare, Wilken-Jensen, Charlotte, Davidsen, Michael, Hansen, Troels Mørk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Denmark
Diseases of mother, fetus and pregnancy
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Medical sciences
Pelvic Pain - diagnosis
Pelvic Pain - etiology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications - etiology
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Sick Leave
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Summary:Pelvic pain in pregnancy appears to be a problem that is increasing. This study was undertaken to describe and analyze the relationship between subjective symptoms, daily disability, and clinical findings in women with symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy Out of 1600 pregnant women 238 had pelvic pain. After a clinical examination 11 women were excluded due to low back pain. The rest, 227 women, was considered having symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation during pregnancy. Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy seriously interferes with many activities of daily living such as housekeeping, walking, working, and sexual life. The women's statements of pelvic pain are well correlated to the number of positive clinical tests. Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy causes considerable disabilities concerning daily activities.
ISSN:0001-6349
1600-0412
DOI:10.1034/j.1600-0412.1999.780207.x