Hal, how many types of pelvic pain are there?

Kevin M. Hellman, Frank F. Tu
Pain · 2024 · vol. 165(9) , pp. 1897–1898 · doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003219 · PMID:38564003 · PMC11333176 · W4393588358
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This review examines the current understanding and classification of pelvic pain, exploring its diverse etiologies and diagnostic challenges within gynecological practice.

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aDepartment of Ob/Gyn, Endeavor Health, Evanston, IL, United States bDepartment of Ob/Gyn, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States

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Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Female Humans

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