Chronic Pelvic Pain: An Integrated Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
@article{Gunter2003ChronicPP, title={Chronic Pelvic Pain: An Integrated Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment}, author={J. Gunter}, journal={Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey}, year={2003}, volume={58}, pages={615-623} }
Chronic pelvic pain affects upward of 15% of women and is a frustrating condition for both patients and physicians. Chronic pelvic pain is not a disease, but a syndrome that results from a complex interaction between neurologic, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems that is further influenced by behavioral and psychologic factors. Traditional approaches to this disorder have been surgical, although long-term success rates have been disappointing. Placebo response to surgery is common, and many… CONTINUE READING
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