{"paper_id":"e174106c-cdea-4fed-a67f-8ee3da7ce315","body_text":"Abstract\nPelvic pain is a common presentation in primary care. Although studies are lacking, estimates are that 1 in 7 women has acute or chronic pelvic pain in their lifetime. Causes of acute pelvic pain include reproductive, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal etiologies [1]. Various definitions for acute pelvic pain exist, but most agree chronic pelvic pain is present for at least 6 months [2]. This section will focus on acute pelvic pain and an evidence-based approach using clinical history and physical examination skills.\nAccess this chapter\nTax calculation will be finalised at checkout\nPurchases are for personal use only\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nKarnath BM, Breitkopf DM. Acute and chronic pelvic pain in women. Hosp Physician. 2007;43:41–8.\nCurry RW Jr, George P, Samrag N. Acute pelvic pain: evaluation and management. 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