Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Functional Disorders in Female

Claudia Menconi
In: Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2025 · doi:10.5772/intechopen.1009007 · W4408027753
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Abstract

The chronic pelvic pain may coexist with pelvic functional disorders (PFD). The skilled perineal specialist (proctologist, colorectal surgeon, urogynecologist or gastroenterologist) should be able to distinguish and interpret these complex situations. A careful objective examination may help to decide when to treat exclusively with medical therapy or when the surgery is indicated. How to explain the problem to the patient is very important, because psychological mood is fundamental to face the diagnostic-therapeutic path in the best possible way. This chapter will describe the most frequent disorders that can coexist with chronic pelvic pain, clarifying that these disorders may often complicate the therapeutic process, even when they are not the cause of the pain itself.

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