Causes of chronic pelvic pain

Jane Moore, J Moore, Moore J, Kennedy S, S Kennedy, Stephen Kennedy
Bailliere's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2000 · vol. 14(3) , pp. 389–402 · doi:10.1053/beog.1999.0082 · PMID:10962633 · W2162264403
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This paper explores the diverse biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to the development and maintenance of chronic pelvic pain conditions.

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Abstract

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common and debilitating condition, and yet remarkably little is known about what causes the pain. In this chapter we present a model of CPP which emphasizes the multifactorial nature of the problem. A range of physical causes are discussed, including endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), adhesions, irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, musculo-skeletal factors and nerve-related pain. The role of the nervous system in the genesis and moderation of pain is explored. The importance of psychological factors is discussed, both as a primary cause of pain and as a factor which affects the pain experience. As with other chronic syndromes, the biopsychosocial model offers a way of integrating physical causes of pain with psychological and social factors.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Pelvic Pain Chronic Disease Colonic Diseases, Functional Colonic Diseases, Functional Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Mental Disorders Mental Disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Pain Tissue Adhesions Tissue Adhesions Urinary Bladder Diseases

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