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01-04-2010 | Original Article

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in women with pelvic floor disorders: a cohort study

Authors: Shannon L. Slavin, Rebecca G. Rogers, Yuko Komesu, Tola Omotosho, Sarah Hammil, Cindi Lewis, Robert Sapien

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The objective of this study was to compare complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in women with and without pelvic floor disorders (PFD).

Methods

We conducted a survey of women presenting to a specialty urogynecology (Urogyn) and gynecology (Gyn) clinic that examined demographic data, CAM use, and the presence of PFD (validated questionnaires). T tests, Fisher’s exact tests, and logistic regression were used for analysis. To detect a 20% difference between groups, 234 Urogyn and 103 Gyn patients were needed.

Results

Participants included 234 Urogyn and 103 Gyn patients. Urogyn patients reported more CAM use than Gyn patients, even when controlled for differences between groups (51% vs. 32%, adjusted p = 0.006). Previous treatment (61% vs. 39%, adjusted p < 0.001) and increased number of PFD was associated with increased CAM use (adjusted p = 0.02).

Conclusions

Women with PFD use CAM more frequently than women without PFD.

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Title: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in women with pelvic floor disorders: a cohort study
Authors: Shannon L. Slavin
Rebecca G. Rogers
Yuko Komesu
Tola Omotosho
Sarah Hammil
Cindi Lewis
Robert Sapien
Publication date: 01-04-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-1058-8

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