Using transvaginal ultrasound to determine the cause of chronic pelvic pain

Cathy R. Kessenich, James P. Coyne
The Nurse practitioner · 2017 · vol. 42(5) , pp. 10–12 · doi:10.1097/01.npr.0000515429.76402.4a · PMID:28406832 · W2607399387
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This study investigates the efficacy of transvaginal ultrasound in diagnosing the underlying causes of chronic pelvic pain in women.

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Abstract

Cathy R. Kessenich is an adult NP at JSA Medical Group, St. Petersburg, Fla., and a fellow in the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. James Coyne is an ARNP with Baycare Medical Group, Tampa, Fla. The authors have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.

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chronic_pelvic_pain

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Chronic Pain Pelvic Pain Ultrasonography Vagina Chronic Pain Female Humans Pelvic Pain Ultrasonography Vagina

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