Women and chronic pelvic pain
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Most women, at some time in their lives, experience pelvic pain. When the condition persists for longer than 3 months, it is called chronic pelvic pain (CPP). This is a poorly-understood condition that likely represents abnormal neurological function, either in the peripheral nervous system or central nervous system. Many different etiologies have been proposed for CPP, but a major problem is that virtually none of them have been validated. Commonly proposed etiologies include:
- endometriosis
- infection or post-infectious neurological hypersensitivity
- exaggerated bladder, bowel, or uterine pain sensitivity (also known as visceral pain)
- ovarian cysts, uterine leiomyoma - often found in asymptomatic patients as well, however
- less common emergencies: ovarian torsion - sudden loss of circulation to the ovary, appendicitis - infection of one part of the intestine, with right lower abdominal pain
- pelvic girdle pain (SPD or DSP)
Women with symptoms of pain may want to see a gynecologist if problems don't go away after a few days, and workup should begin with a careful history and examination, followed by a pregnancy test. Some women may also need bloodwork or additional imaging studies, and a handful may also benefit from having surgical evaluation using small telescopes (laparoscopy). Many women will also benefit from a consultation with a physical therapist, a trial of anti-inflammatory medications, hormonal therapy, or even neurological agents.
This is a condition that although common, direly needs to be studied more closely.
As girls enter gynecologic maturity, pelvic or abdominal pain becomes a frequent complaint.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) accounts for 10% of all visits to gynecologists. In addition, CPP is the reason for 20 - 30% of all laparoscopies in adults.
Etiology
- Gynecologic Etiologies
- Dysmenorrhea
- Endometriosis
- Müllerian abnormalities
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ovarian abnormalities
- Abdominal Etiologies
- Loin pain hematuria syndrome
- Proctitis
- Colitis
Men and chronic pelvic pain
main: Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome Men also experience chronic pelvic pain. In men it is called Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) and is also known as chronic nonbacterial prostatitis. Men in this category have no known infection, but do have extensive pelvic pain lasting more than 3 months. There are no standard diagnostic tests; diagnosis is by exclusion of other disease entities. Multimodal therapy is the most successful treatment option, and includes α-blockers, phytotherapy, and protocols aimed at quieting the pelvic nerves through myofascial trigger point release with psychological re-training for anxiety control. Antibiotics are not recommended.
