An update on the management of chronic pelvic pain in women

Katy Vincent, E Evans, Elizabeth Evans
Anaesthesia · 2021 · vol. 76(S4) , pp. 96–107 · doi:10.1111/anae.15421 · PMID:33682093 · W3135804520
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Chronic pelvic pain in women, a significant health issue, is best understood using a biopsychosocial model and managed with a multidisciplinary approach integrating various therapies.

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Abstract

Chronic pelvic pain represents a major public health problem for women and impacts significantly on their quality of life. Yet it is under-researched and a challenge to manage. Women who suffer from chronic pelvic pain frequently describe their healthcare journey as long, via a variety of specialists and frustrating, with their pain often dismissed. Aetiological factors and associations are best conceptualised using the 'three P's' model of predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. This integrates the numerous biological, psychological and social contributors to the complex, multifactorial nature of chronic pelvic pain. Overall management involves analgesia, hormonal therapies, physiotherapy, psychological approaches and lifestyle advice, which like other chronic pain conditions relies on a multidisciplinary team approach delivered by professionals experienced and trained in managing chronic pelvic pain.

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chronic_pelvic_pain

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Chronic Pain Analgesics Analgesics Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Contraceptive Agents, Hormonal Contraceptive Agents, Hormonal Epigenomics Female Humans Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome Life Style Physical Therapy Modalities Vulvodynia Vulvodynia Vulvodynia

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