Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy II: Symptoms and clinical signs

Background. Pelvic pain in pregnancy appears to be a problem that is increa sing. This study was undertaken to describe and analyze the relationship be tween subjective symptoms, daily disability, and clinical findings in women with symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy. Materials and methods. Out of 1600 pregnant women 238 had pelvic pain. Afte r a clinical examination 11 women were excluded due to low back pain. The r est, 227 women, was considered having symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxati on during pregnancy. Results. Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy seriously int erferes with many activities of daily living such as housekeeping, walking, working, and sexual life. The women's statements of pelvic pain are well c orrelated to the number of positive clinical tests. Conclusion. Symptom-giving pelvic girdle relaxation in pregnancy causes con siderable disabilities concerning daily activities.