A physiatrist's understanding and application of the current literature on chronic pelvic pain: a narrative review

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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a highly prevalent condition which is underdiagnosed and poorly understood. The purpose of this review is to outline the various aspects of the nature of CPP, including its etiologies, clinical presentation, and nonoperative treatment options. For data collection, a PubMed search was conducted using indexing terms such as chronic pelvic pain and pelvic pain. Literature reviews and studies focusing on etiologies, clinical presentation, and/or the diagnosis of CPP were compiled for review by a team of 3 physiatrists. Studies investigating conservative treatments, medications, and interventional procedures for CPP and related conditions with comparable etiologies were also included. Of the 502 articles retrieved, 116 were deemed suitable by the team for this study. Although CPP is a complex, multifaceted condition, a particular susceptibility to nociceptive stimuli was demonstrated as an underlying theme in its evolution. There are many treatment options currently used; however, more robust evidence, such as randomized controlled trials, are needed before creating comprehensive guidelines for treating CPP.

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Shrikhande, A., Ullger, C., Seko, K., Patil, S., Natarajan, J., Tailor, Y., & Thompson-Chudy, C. (2021, September 1). A physiatrist’s understanding and application of the current literature on chronic pelvic pain: a narrative review. Pain Reports. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. https://doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000000949

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