Chronic Pelvic Pain

Sharon L Stein, Stein SL
Gastroenterology clinics of North America · 2013 · vol. 42(4) , pp. 785–800 · doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2013.08.005 · PMID:24280400 · W1971222102
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This paper investigates chronic pelvic pain, exploring its various causes, diagnostic challenges, and treatment modalities.

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Abstract

Chronic pelvic pain is pain lasting longer than 6 months and is estimated to occur in 15% of women. Causes of pelvic pain include disorders of gynecologic, urologic, gastroenterologic, and musculoskeletal systems. The multidisciplinary nature of chronic pelvic pain may complicate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments vary by cause but may include medicinal, neuroablative, and surgical treatments.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Chronic Pain Pain Management Pelvic Pain Anus Diseases Anus Diseases Anus Diseases Anus Diseases Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Interstitial Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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