A Different Way to Think About Chronic Pelvic Pain

In: Journal watch · 2013 · vol. 2013 · doi:10.1056/nejm-jw.na33051 · W2341848017
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Abstract

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP), experienced by as many as 20% of reproductive-age women, can be challenging to treat. Presence of CPP does not necessarily correlate with underlying pathology, such as endometriosis — and when endometriosis is identified, medical or surgical treatment may not alleviate the pain. Central nervous system amplification of pain processing, a factor …

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