Musculoskeletal Considerations In Female Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain

Keywords

chronic pelvic pain; musculoskeletal pain; myofascial; pelvic pain

Abstract

Persistent pelvic pain conditions are common and affect nearly 25% of the female U.S. population. In a sizable proportion of pelvic pain patients, the pain is caused by musculoskeletal dysfunction; yet, healthcare providers do not routinely evaluate patients for musculoskeletal etiologies. This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology of persistent pelvic pain, as it relates to musculoskeletal disorders. The symptomatology, anatomy, evaluation, and treatment of these disorders are summarized specifically for healthcare providers (including gynecologists) who do not have pelvic musculoskeletal expertise.

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Publication Title

Seminars in Reproductive Medicine

Volume

36

Issue

2

Number of Pages

107-115

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1676085

Socpus ID

85058882389 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85058882389

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