Chapter 27 PELVIC PAIN: CHRONIC
Chronic pelvic pain is defined as noncyclic pelvic pain that has lasted 6 or more months. The additional requirement of severity enough to cause functional disability or to necessitate medical or surgical treatment is often used in the definition. Pelvic pain may refer to pain that localizes to the pelvis, lower abdominal wall, lower back, or buttocks. About 15% to 20% of 18- to 50-year-old women suffer from chronic pelvic pain.
Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease
Endometrial or cervical polyps
Intrauterine contraceptive device
Postoperative peritoneal cysts
