Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain

@article{MeltzerBrody2007TraumaAP,
  title={Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain},
  author={Samantha Meltzer-Brody and Jane Leserman and Denniz A. Zolnoun and J. S. Steege and E Green and Alice Teich},
  journal={Obstetrics \& Gynecology},
  year={2007},
  volume={109},
  pages={902-908}
}
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of abuse history, other major trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on medical symptoms and health-related daily functioning in women with chronic pelvic pain. METHODS: We administered a questionnaire to 713 consecutive women seen in a referral-based pelvic pain clinic. RESULTS: We found that 46.8% reported having either a sexual or physical abuse history. A total of 31.3% had a positive screen for PTSD. Using regression and path analysis, controlling… 
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