[Pregnancy associated pelvic pain. I: Prevalence and risk factors].
With this study, we wanted to determine the incidence of symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation during pregnancy and the prevalence post partum, identify predisposing factors, and determine the frequency of sick leave. A total of 1600 pregnant women entered the study. The incidence during pregnancy was 14%, the prevalence two, six, and twelve months post partum was 5%, 4%, and 2%, respectively. Multivariate analysis indicated that the most important predisposing factor was pelvic pain in a previous pregnancy. Other factors were uncomfortable working conditions, lack of exercise, and previous low back and low abdominal pain. At least 37% of the women with symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation were on sick leave during pregnancy, on average for twelve weeks. Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation is a considerable problem both in pregnancy and post partum. The occupational risk can possibly be prevented. The syndrome has a great social impact because of the high frequency of sick live.
Larsen
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Amtssygehuset i Herlev, gynaekologisk-obstetrisk afdeling. elisabeth.larsen@dadlnet.dk
Wilken-Jensen
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Hansen
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Jensen
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Johansen
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Minck
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Wormslev
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Davidsen
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Hansen
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D000328:Adult; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D018582:Sick Leave; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires