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Pain in the Pelvis

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Chronic pelvic pain is a very common condition. It is underreported, hard to evaluate properly, poorly managed, and hard to treat even if properly diagnosed. It often has a severe negative impact on quality of life, self-worth, and overall wellbeing. The differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain is extremely broad and spans several different organ systems and medical specialties. The condition is poorly understood, and no definite treatment is available. There is a strong psychosocial component to this disorder, and the condition is best managed using biopsychosocial model. There are several available medical and interventional therapies available for these patients, all with varying degrees of efficacy. Physical therapy and counseling have also been shown to be beneficial in this patient population. The different interventions and therapies offered are backed by limited data and poor quality of evidence. While chronic pelvic pain is common and has numerous negative consequences, many providers do not have a strong knowledge base on the management of chronic pelvic pain. Further research and a deeper understanding of chronic pelvic pain and the entities that cause it are needed in order to better serve the patients who are afflicted by it.

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Mameghani, N., Malik, T. (2020). Pain in the Pelvis. In: Malik, T. (eds) Practical Chronic Pain Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46675-6_24

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