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Persistent pelvic pain: Rising to the challenge
Author(s) -
Stacy Jackie,
Frawley Helena,
Powell Gail,
Goucke Roger,
Pavy Timothy
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2012.01473.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pelvic pain , multidisciplinary approach , neuropathic pain , differential diagnosis , physical therapy , surgery , anesthesia , pathology , social science , sociology
Persistent pelvic pain is a common condition, with up to 20% of those affected reporting severe pain. Once end organ disease has been assessed, further investigations should be minimised. Persistent pelvic pain as a hyperalgesic neuropathic pain condition must be considered in the differential diagnosis. A multidisciplinary assessment and management plan, prepared by the co‐ordinating gynaecologist in consultation with the general practitioner, physiotherapist and psychologist (with gastroenterological, urological and pain medicine specialist input as deemed appropriate), is strongly recommended.