November 5, 2026 · International urogynecology journal · DOI: 10.1007/s00192-026-06916-w

Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies (N = 145,091) aimed to estimate how common pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is during pregnancy and the first postpartum year, identify associated factors, and summarize clinical assessment methods. The pooled prevalence was 59% during pregnancy and 32% in the first postpartum year, with prior low back pain, antenatal emotional distress, and a positive bilateral P4 test linked to postpartum PGP. However, the very low certainty of evidence and substantial heterogeneity mean these estimates should be interpreted cautiously.

Ayenew M Abawa, Hamid R Bidkhori, David M Z B Hennes, Sasha M Skinner, Sascha Vereeck, Kallyanashis Paul, Saeedeh Darzi, Päivi Karjalainen, Jerome A Werkmeister, Janetta Webb, Shayanti Mukherjee, Anna Rosamilia

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