Chronic pelvic pain in women. Issue 999 (24th February 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vincent, K
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 85:Issue 999(2009)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 29
• Publication Date: 2009-02-24
• Subjects: chronic pelvic pain -- gynaecology -- pain management; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2008.073494
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : Chronic pelvic pain is a major public health problem for women throughout the developed world. The complex innervation of the pelvis and the anatomical proximity of pelvic viscera mean this symptom frequently overlaps traditional medical specialties, leading to diagnostic delay and frequently inadequate treatment. Careful history taking and examination can in itself be therapeutic and will likely identify a number of causal and perpetuating factors which should be managed within the context of a multidisciplinary clinic.