Chronic Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is a common but clinically challenging problem seen among adolescents. Dysmenorrhea and endometriosis are frequent gynecologic causes of pelvic pain; however, gastrointestinal, urologic, and musculokeletal conditions can mimic pain of gynecologic origin. Initial therapy is aimed at treating the underlying condition. Nonsteroidal medications, antidepres-sants and anticonvulsants are sometimes used in the treatment of pelvic pain. Patients who continue to experience pain may benefi t from a multidiscipli-nary treatment approach consisting of medication trials, cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical therapy, and complementary and alternative therapies. 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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