Chapter 12 – Vulvodynia
Abstract Vulvodynia is vulvar pain caused by a variety different conditions outlined in this chapter. It is often related to skin conditions, which is very different from all the other…
GYNECOLOGY
Chapter 14 – Pelvic Pain Arising from Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
Abstract Ovarian remnant syndrome occurs in patients who have had attempted oophorectomy and part of the ovary was left behind. It often happens in patients who are undergoing total abdominal…
Chapter 8 – Pelvic Pain Arising from Endometriosis
Abstract Endometriosis is the most common gynecological condition leading to pelvic pain and often it is the only one recognized by gynecologists. In many cases it coexists with pelvic floor…
Chapter 13 – Pelvic Pain Arising from Adhesive Disease
Abstract Treatment of pain caused by abdominal and pelvic adhesions is possibly one of the most controversial issues among physicians taking care of patients with pelvic pain, and science is…
Chapter 11 – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is another condition of the “evil quadruplets.” It often coexists with endometriosis and adds to the pain of this condition. The mainstay is pain that…
Chapter 9 – Bladder Pain Syndrome
Abstract Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is one of the evil quadruplets – diseases coexisting with endometriosis. Etiology and even the way to obtain proper diagnosis is very debatable among…
Chapter 10 – Pelvic Pain Arising from Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Abstract Pelvic congestion syndrome is another condition causing pelvic pain for which there is no consensus on diagnosis or treatment; moreover, some physicians don’t even believe it causes pelvic pain….
Chapter 7 – Evidence for Surgery for Pelvic Pain
Abstract Among the physicians who see patients for pelvic pain some feel that the only proper treatment is surgery and others that nonsurgical treatment should be the mainstay of therapy….
Chapter 6 – Pharmacological Management of Patients with Pelvic Pain
Abstract With worsening drug epidemics in the United States, proper pharmacological management in patients with chronic pelvic pain has very significant consequences. It includes chronic management of those patients as…
Chapter 5 – Musculoskeletal Assessment for Patients with Pelvic Pain
Abstract Pelvic floor assessment is probably the most important part of the physical examination in patients with chronic pelvic pain and this exam is best performed by a skilled pelvic…
