About The Study

WORKING ON PAIN.

The Women’s Outcomes Research and Knowledge (WORK) Study:

• is from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine.
• explores women’s experiences with pelvic pain (pain in the lower part of the tummy or abdomen) and the medical care they receive.

Study Background:

• Many women experience pelvic pain, but it can often take years to find the cause of the pain and properly treat it.
• For this study, we are learning about the different types of pain women have and the many ways it is addressed, such as taking medications or visiting health care providers.
• The information we collect will help us understand how factors like family history or where a woman lives could impact the health care she receives.

The Purpose of the Study is to:

• Assess how long women have pelvic pain and how it affects their lives.
• Compare different treatments and types of care provided to women with pelvic pain.
• Look for characteristics associated with types of pain and response to treatment.
• Identify factors influencing the journey to successful care.

WE HOPE THE INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR THIS STUDY WILL HELP WOMEN WITH PELVIC PAIN.