Opioid Use and Depression in Chronic Pelvic Pain

Andrew Steele, Steele A
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 2014 · vol. 41(3) , pp. 491–501 · doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2014.04.005 · PMID:25155127 · W2151204268
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This study examined the relationship between opioid use and depression in individuals suffering from chronic pelvic pain.

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Abstract

Opioid pain medications and antidepressants are commonly prescribed to patients for chronic non-cancer pain. However, little evidence exists for their effectiveness in most pain states, including chronic pelvic pain. Whenever possible, initiation of opioid pain medications in chronic non-cancer pain should be avoided. If patients present for evaluation of disease states such as endometriosis or interstitial cystitis already using regular narcotics, physicians should be aware of ways to mediate misuse and diversion. Women with chronic pain should be screened for depression as well as a history of prior sexual abuse, and treatment or referral initiated when indicated.

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chronic_pelvic_pain

MeSH descriptors

Analgesics, Opioid Chronic Pain Depression Opioid-Related Disorders Pelvic Pain Analgesics, Opioid Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Depression Depression Humans Opioid-Related Disorders Opioid-Related Disorders Patient Selection Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Practice Patterns, Physicians' Preconception Care Quality of Life Quality of Life

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