Chronic pelvic pain: clinical dilemma or clinician's nightmare

A. F. F. Ghaly, A F Ghaly, Ghaly AF, Chien PW, P W Chien
Sexually transmitted infections · 2000 · vol. 76(6) , pp. 419–425 · doi:10.1136/sti.76.6.419 · PMID:11229349 · PMC1744235 · W2005911755
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This paper discusses chronic pelvic pain as a challenging clinical issue stemming from poor understanding of its causes, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach and considering psychosocial factors after organic causes are ruled out.

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Abstract

Chronic pelvic pain is a common problem presenting a major challenge to healthcare professionals. This is partly due to the lack of understanding of the aetiology and natural history of the disease. This condition is best managed using a multidisciplinary approach. In recent years, the emphasis in the clinical management has tended towards psychosocial or psychosexual involvement after organic disease has been excluded. Key Words: pelvic pain

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Pelvic Pain Adolescent Adult Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans Mental Disorders Mental Disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Patient Care Team Patient Care Team Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Women's Health Services Women's Health Services

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