Alexandra Milspaw

article 2026

Mind Matters: Integrating Psychological Insights Into Chronic Pelvic Pain Care

·doi:10.1097/grf.0000000000001037

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating and costly condition that imposes substantial physical, psychological, and economic burden. It is associated with a high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity, and the persistent nature of pain si…

review 2023

Identifying Gaps in Pelvic Pain Education: A Scoping Review and Structured Analysis of Obstetrics and Gynecology Training Milestones

·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.12.002

ObjectiveSeveral clinical practice guidelines on the evaluation and management (EM) of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) have been published; however, it is not known whether obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) educational milestones are aligned with…

article 2023

The burden of Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP): Costs and quality of life of women and men with CPP treated in outpatient referral centers

PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0269828

INTRODUCTION: Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) is a complex, multifaceted condition that affects both women and men. There is limited literature on the cost utilization the healthcare system and CPP patients incur. The purpose of this analysis is …

review 2019

Assessing research gaps and unmet needs in endometriosis

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2019.02.033

Endometriosis, a systemic disease that is often painful and chronic, affects ∼10% of reproductive-age women. The disease can have a negative impact on a patient's physical and emotional well-being, quality of life, and productivity. Endomet…