Emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain

Chronic pelvic pain ( CPP) is a ubiquitous,yet enigmatic condition that mainly affects women of reproductive age. Pain symptoms and the associated infertility may significantly affect their physical,mental and social wellbeing,resulting in a considerable burden in terms of health care costs. Thus,there is a pressing need to update the current knowledge of CPP,and to evaluate the effect of treatment. Further,the need for a comprehensive treatment guideline is considered timely.