Chronic Pelvic Pain and Neuropelveology

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Neuropelveology

Neuropelveology: An Emerging Discipline for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common condition involving multiple, organ-specific medical specialties, each with its own approach to diagnosis and treatment. Management requires knowledge of the interplay between pelvic organ function and neuro-functional anatomy, and of the neurologic and psychological aspects of CPP, but no current specialty fully encompasses this approach. Neuropelveology i...

Chronic pelvic pain

Definition Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) is defined as intermittent or constant pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis of at least six months duration, not occurring exclusively with menstruation or intercourse and not associated with pregnancy. Chronic Pelvic Pain is a symptom, not a disease, and can result from many different entities. As there is a significant socio-economic impact, it is important...

Chronic pelvic pain.

Chronic pelvic pain is one of the most challenging gynecologic problems seen in primary care practice. Important causes of this problem include endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, and the syndrome of chronic pelvic pain without obvious pathology. The diagnostic approach to chronic pelvic pain begins with a careful medical history and physical examination in con...

Chronic Pelvic Pain

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