Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women

Our ability to provide optimal care for women who suffer from chronic pelvic pain (CPP) has traditionally been limited, in part, by the complexity of the presentation and the relative lack of understanding of the mechanisms involved and data to support consistent therapeutic options that relieve pain. The purpose of this chapter is to provide clinicians who see female patients with a précis and guide to allow for more effective triage of CPP and to implement appropriate, contemporary diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. Critical to this process is a real understanding of the pathogenesis behind chronic pain and how this may be associated with the spectrum of related disorders. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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