Evaluation and Medical Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Semin Intervent Radiol. 2023 Aug 10;40(4):372-378. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1770715. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Abstract

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a challenging condition affecting an estimated 15% of females in the United States. Multiorgan system dysfunction results in the complex clinical pain presentation. Similar to other chronic pain syndromes, CPP is influenced by biopsychosocial factors and requires a multimodal approach for optimal pain management. This review summarizes the clinical evaluation and medical management of CPP with a comprehensive approach.

Keywords: chronic pelvic pain; embolization; interventional radiology; medical management; multimodal therapy for pain; pain management; woman's health.

Publication types

  • Review

Grants and funding

Funding E.T.C. provides expert witness testimony.