ObjectiveChronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common condition in women, and care experiences are distressing and unsatisfactory for many. Research suggests that elements of the initial hospital consultation influence clinical outcome. This study…
According to a population-based estimate, chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects approximately 15% of women aged 18-50. The psychosocial impact of CPP is reflected in mood disturbance, disruption of normal activity and relationships as well as p…
Women with chronic pelvic pain experience serious distress and lifestyle disruption. Confronted with a difficult condition to diagnose and treat effectively, doctors express a negative perception of this group of 'heartsink' patients. This …
We aimed to document the demographic and clinical characteristics of women referred by primary care physicians for investigation of chronic pelvic pain to a university hospital gynecology outpatient clinic and to test the hypothesis that sp…