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Management of chronic pelvic pain: evidence from randomised controlled trials
Author(s) -
Cheong Ying,
Stones R William
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.8.1.032.27206
Subject(s) - medicine , pelvic pain , physical therapy , migraine , quality of life (healthcare) , randomized controlled trial , chronic pain , clinical trial , population , asthma , surgery , nursing , environmental health
Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition in women and rates of consultation in general practice are similar to those for asthma and migraine. USA and UK population‐based studies, together with data from UK hospital settings, demonstrate a substantial impact of chronic pelvic pain on health related quality of life. In this review we examine the current evidence for treatment of the condition, focusing on randomised controlled trials and including some insights from studies of women with dysmenorrhoea.