Hernia and Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women

The treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) has been limited by our ability to specifically diagnose and treat the causes of the pain. It has been estimated that about 10% of all office visits to a gynecologist are for CPP. More than 40% of laparoscopic procedures are performed for the evaluation of patients with CPP. In women with CPP, the findings on physical examination are not reliable predictors of laparoscopic findings. Over 70% of patients with abnormal examinations will have abnormal laparoscopic findings, and more than 50% of women with normal examinations will have abnormal laparoscopic findings. 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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