Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Relationship Between Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study aimed to compare patients with and without fibromyalgia syndrome in terms of chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction.

The study planned for two patient groups in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic: female patients followed up for fibromyalgia and a control group matched for age and gender without fibromyalgia syndrome. Demographic data, symptom duration, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic dysfunction symptoms will be assessed in both groups. Pain levels will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form. Additionally, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the Chronic Pelvic Pain Impact Questionnaire, and the Short Form-12 for quality of life assessment will be completed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female participants aged 18 and over
• Voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with cognitive impairment
• History of pelvic surgery within the last 3 months
• Severe cardiac, renal, liver disease, respiratory or endocrine dysfunction, uncontrolled psychiatric illness
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Individuals with neuropathy or central nervous system disorders
• History of neoplasm in the pelvic region