PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this paper is to review the most recent literature on non-surgical therapeutic options for chronic pelvic pain in females. RECENT FINDINGS: Chronic pelvic pain can arise from virtually any organ system in the human body. If a precise etiology is identified, the management of chronic pelvic pain can be tailored accordingly. In some cases, patients with chronic pelvic pain can remain without a specific diagnosis. In these circumstances, adequate symptom control can still be achieved even if no underlying disorder is found. Although chronic pelvic pain is often a difficult disorder to manage, several non-surgical management options exist. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, most patients can achieve adequate symptom relief, usually without the need for surgical intervention.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this paper is to review the most recent literature on non-surgical therapeutic options for chronic pelvic pain in females. RECENT FINDINGS: Chronic pelvic pain can arise from virtually any organ system in the human body. If a precise etiology is identified, the management of chronic pelvic pain can be tailored accordingly. In some cases, patients with chronic pelvic pain can remain without a specific diagnosis. In these circumstances, adequate symptom control can still be achieved even if no underlying disorder is found. Although chronic pelvic pain is often a difficult disorder to manage, several non-surgical management options exist. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, most patients can achieve adequate symptom relief, usually without the need for surgical intervention.
Authors: Corey Witenko; Robin Moorman-Li; Carol Motycka; Kevin Duane; Juan Hincapie-Castillo; Paul Leonard; Christopher Valaer Journal: P T Date: 2014-06