Chronic Pelvic Pain Unrelated to Endometriosis

Brett Worly, William D. Schlaff
In: Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology · 2012 · vol. 32(19) , pp. 1–5 · doi:10.1097/01.pgo.0000422132.78711.d7 · W2315699580
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This paper reviews chronic pelvic pain in women, discussing its causes, diagnosis, and management when it is not associated with endometriosis.

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Dr. Worly is Assistant Professor, and Dr. Schlaff is Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut St, Ste 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107; E-mail: [email protected]. All faculty and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity, and their spouses/partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation on the enclosed answer form, answering at least seven of the 10 quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on October 14, 2013.

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